Notable Recent Sightings

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

Friday, February 24, 2017

Tree sparrow treat


For the first time in over 30 years, we watched a pair of tree sparrows in the garden this morning. They spent most of the time near the feeders, but seemed quite cautious, especially when house sparrows were around. A great treat though.





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  1. BRIAN POLLARD24 February 2017 at 18:52

    Lovely shot Sue, so nice to have Tree Sparrows.

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  2. sue s25 February 2017 at 11:22

    Yes, thanks, a really lovey surprise Brian. There is at least one around today too, still very cautious but occasionally coming down to the ground to feed on seed spilt from the feeder.

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  3. Kev Joynes25 February 2017 at 16:46

    Grand job-must be 30 years since we had one in the garden. Enjoy!

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  4. Keith lewis27 February 2017 at 20:55

    Never seen one around machynlleth

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