Went to Dolydd Hafren yesterday afternoon, all was quiet with the highlights being 3 Great Egrets and a Common Sandpiper. Then at half 5, Roli (Blue KA5) turned up and stole the show. He circled the hide for a couple of minutes, then flipped over and dove talons first into the water to claim his prize. He flew straight toward the hide before heading West up river. As a nature lover and photographer, these are the moments I dream of, to get the ideal combination of light, behaviour, and proximity all at the same time. This Osprey is one of the 2019 chicks from Llyn Brenig, who I'm guessing is starting his migration South for the Winter, although seems a bit too early. This is easily one of my top wildlife encounters!
Stunning Ed
ReplyDeleteFantastic encounter, well done Edd.
ReplyDeleteWhat a stunning series of shots. Fantastic. Great to see there was at least one Brown Trout left in the Severn!
ReplyDeleteWOW!! 😁
ReplyDeleteI hope that KA5 noticed the Dolydd Hafren Osprey platform as he hunted nearby. It was put up after the successful breeding of a pair on private land across the river in 2004. It will still be up, awaiting tenants, next spring when KA5 returns from Senegal!
ReplyDeleteHe got a good look at the nesting platform, hopefully he liked it!
DeleteEdd, would it be possible to use one of your images on the MWT Twitter please? To promote this sighting? It will link to this blog post. Thanks, Tammy.
ReplyDeleteHi Tammy, as long as I'm credited, please feel free to use these images for social media.
DeleteThanks Edd :-)
DeleteThanks for all the comments! I'm hoping he might still be in the area, but there is always the chance of other Osprey passing through.
ReplyDeleteFantastic set Edd - well done
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