Notable Recent Sightings

10/01 White Stork 1, photo'd near Llansantffraid, still present 22 Jan
01/10 Glossy Ibis 1, photo'd by Osprey camera at Cors Dyfi
17/09 Grey Phalarope 1 juv, Red Ridge Centre, Cefn Coch, photo'd
29/05 Pink-footed Goose 1, over Welshpool, photo'd on 09/06
01/05 Red-throated Diver 1, Llyn Clywedog
07/02 Whooper Swan 44, Lake Vyrnwy
31/01 Whooper Swan 51, Haimwood, Llandrinio
17/11 Firecrest 2, Castle Caereinion
07/11 Barnacle Goose 1 among Canada Geese, Llyn Coed-y-Dinas
07/11 Hawfinch a few, Lake Vyrnwy, also Bramblings
01/11 Short-eared Owl 1, Cefn Coch Wind-farm
01/11 Great Grey Shrike Gregynog
28/10 Great Grey Shrike Lake Vyrnwy, also 1 on 30th at Eunant
25/09 Gannet 1 juv grounded near Caersws
07/09 Nightjar 1, photographed near Pontrobert
17/07 Quail RSPB Lake Vyrnwy, also heard 20/06 and 08/07
24/04 Long-eared Owl 2, RSPB Lake Vyrnwy
16/04 Purple Heron 1, Cors Dyfi
05/03 Firecrest 1, Lake Vyrnwy
05/03 Short-eared Owl 1, Lake Vyrnwy
14/01 Pink-footed Goose 1, Dolydd Hafren
03/01 Waxwing 20, Meifod; also 5 Welshpool by canal on 01/01. Last: 6 Bwlch-y-Garreg 17/03
   
See Sightings Archive for older records

Sunday, January 01, 2012

A new year and a new county recorder

Firstly, I would just like to take the opportunity to thank Brayton for our county bird recorder for the past twenty something year. I'm sure at times I can't have been easy (as I will no doubt be finding out!), but with out his dedication there would probably be no 'archive' of bird sightings for Montgomeryshire for the last 3 decades!

For those if you who aren't aware, as of today (01/01/12) I will be your new county bird recorder! Admitidly I am a little unorganised at the moment, but hope to get acquainted with all you (the ones that don't know me that is) monty birders soon as I can. I will be setting up some new contact details, but for the time being please send any sighting to what ever contact details you have for me (or to Brayton if that is still easier) and I will make sure they get put on to the data base.

Happy birding
Paul
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5 comments:

  1. BRIAN POLLARD2 January 2012 at 15:16

    Well done Paul, we look forward to sending you our bird records. How would you like these to be sent and what records do you require ie only send you rarities, large numbers of birds seen at one time for example. Will a note on this Blog be adequate? Do you require at least two sightings by different people or photographic evidence?
    Again congratulations,and I am sure you will be a credit to the post!

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  2. Anonymous2 January 2012 at 15:55

    Great news Paul and very well deserved

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  3. Chris Wallbank2 January 2012 at 17:24

    Thank you to Brayton and congratulations Paul!

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  4. kevin painter3 January 2012 at 00:01

    For many years now i have kept notes of sightings in the garden at Burgess Croft. and others that i've seen whilst on my travels. and know the length of time it takes to keep them updated and readable!!. So for Brayton to have performed this task for the county for the lenght of time that he has deserves our deepest thanks.
    Paul, Best of luck in the position of County Recorder. I'am sure you'll take to it (should i say !!) Like a duck to water..

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  5. Simon Boyes3 January 2012 at 13:30

    Many thanks Brayton and welcome Paul.

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