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

Monday, February 19, 2018

Brambling,Red Bank, Welshpool

At least 6 Brambling in the garden, two having very discreet silver rings, this weekend. A few Siskin and very occasional Redpoll. Mistle thrush present top Red Bank and a female Sparrowhawk.

2 comments:

  1. Bramblings probably ringed by me, as total is 37 since New Years Day. One interesting control of a bird I ringed on 31.12.2013,retuned to same feeding site/trap in my garden. The bird has survived 4 breeding seasons, and potentially 9 North Sea crossings. My black sunflower must be good!

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  2. Thanks for information Chris. The Brambling all look in good condition, one of the males has an almost complete black crown.

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