Notable Recent Sightings

20/04 Whimbrel 1, Dolydd Hafren
12/04 Black-necked Grebe 1, in breeding plumage, Llyn Coed-y-Dinas
10/01 White Stork 1, photo'd near Llansantffraid, present up to 28 Feb
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
   
See Sightings Archive for older records

Thursday, September 24, 2020

End of Summer

The final brood of House Martins have fledged early this week. Just in time as the warm weather faded away. This years parents did a fantastic job, raising three broods in total. For me, the arrival of House Martins marks the start of Spring and their departure the end of Summer. The House Sparrows and Blackbirds are enjoying the Blackberries now they are starting to ripen. The butterflies seemed to enjoy a final feast on the Asters as they gradually wilt away into Autumn.





 

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