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

Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Wern Water Rail

Good views of a water rail feeding in wet area below the canal on the Wern yesterday morning. This is the first time we've seen one here for many years - and a great treat. The heavy overnight rain had led to the water extending further than usual, which may have made it easier to see, but will be keeping an eye on things in the coming weeks. A single male goosander on the canal too.
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  1. BRIAN POLLARD17 December 2013 at 19:29

    Nice one Sue, many thanks

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  2. Eryl Selly18 December 2013 at 11:55

    A water rail and almost in your back garden too. Very quiet here except for a couple of visits to 'our' valley by a noisy yaffle. No sign of crossbills or naything else unusual up in the forest and I fear the Great Grey may well be 'no more'

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    1. sue s18 December 2013 at 16:21

      That's a pity Eryl. Good to hear from you. See you on Monday

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