Notable Recent Sightings

20/04 Whimbrel 1, Dolydd Hafren
12/04 Black-necked Grebe 1, in breeding plumage, Llyn Coed-y-Dinas
10/01 White Stork 1, photo'd near Llansantffraid, present up to 28 Feb
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
   
See Sightings Archive for older records

Tuesday, January 03, 2012

Redpoll @ Welshpool

10-15 feeding in silver birch trees by the disabled car park at Coed-y-Dinas this afternoon.

3 comments:

  1. very nice - not seen one this winter yet - the feeders are waiting!

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  2. Llyn Coed-y-dinas almost devoid of birds as was Powis Castle grounds this pm, and I have not seen a Redpoll yet either, although Kevin and Chris have them in their gardens, not far away.

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  3. further to Brians comments, yes have now had Redpoll in the garden for ove a week. This morning 6 birds:-2 male/4 female,the females have been on the niger feeders whilst the males took to feeding on a pile of niger seeds that i placed on the seed table.
    Brian, Yes you have had Redpoll in the garden,saw two birds on your roadside hedge just after 2-30pm this afternoon,as i drove over Redbank. (We'll if you will go gallivanting!!!!!!)

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