Notable Recent Sightings

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

Saturday, February 25, 2012

Glossy Ibis and Dunlin



The Dunlin at Coed-y-dinas would appear to be a 1st winter juvenile, Phil will have some much better images I am sure.

The Glossy Ibis made a very quick appearance in the position stated by Iolo and Paul. Just managed a quick shot hand holding the large lens, but a record shot for the day.

Dolydd Hafren was quiet, but there must have been at least 50 Curlew. The little male Reed Bunting posed for some time at the rear of the nearest reed bed.

Another thank you for details of the Glossy Ibis position.
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  1. phil owen25 February 2012 at 15:47

    Did not mannage a great Dunlin shot it came to front of the island infront of the hide and the reeds just made it impossible will have to hope it sticks around

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  2. mike25 February 2012 at 18:05

    Hi Brian, I guessed from the shot of the Reed Bunting it was you I was chatting to this morning at DH. Thanks for the conversation and local knowledge, Mike.

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  3. BRIAN POLLARD25 February 2012 at 18:34

    Nice to meet you too Mike, and look forward to seeing you again on one of your next visits.
    (Mike is a fellow photographer from Leicestershire, arriving in the morning at Dolydd Hafren even before Mark!)

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