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Thursday, November 08, 2012

Caersws + Hafren Area

Along the Severn at Caersws; flock of 50+ fieldfare and c.20 redwing on hawthorn plus c.1000+ starling attracting attention of peregrine and sparrowhawk this evening.

Hafren forest very quiet (all the rowan stripped), best sighting was a male goldeneye on Clywedog near the fishing club.
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5 comments:

  1. BRIAN POLLARD8 November 2012 at 23:11

    I guess the Redwing etc will be moving further into urban areas as the berries reduce in n umber.

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  2. Chris Wallbank9 November 2012 at 11:41

    I think so Brian, they certainly seem to be moving across the region rapidly. Apparently we should be putting apples on sticks out for the Waxwing that are arriving, since although our berry crop is better than Scandanavia this year it is only average.
    Are the redwing etc still about at LCYD? - I am looking for a good place to draw them and the hide would be perfect.

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  3. BRIAN POLLARD9 November 2012 at 16:59

    I did not see any yesterday Chris, the problem is the birds are hidden by branches and leaves.

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  4. Chris Wallbank9 November 2012 at 18:03

    Thanks Brian, I'm due a visit anyway, so maybe see you up there soon.

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  5. Anonymous10 November 2012 at 15:57

    The big flocks certainly seem to have moved through but they have to feed somewhere - problem is they now seem to be well dispersed, around a dozen of each Redwing & Fieldfare around the Sewage Works today Chris. Keep you posted with further sightings

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