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, April 26, 2022

Early morning at Dyfnant Meadows

Did the Breeding Bird Survey at Dyfnant Meadows this morning; the warden and I had a nice time, despite the chilly cloud. Notable was a number of Tree Pipits in full display mode; I don't recall seeing so many there in previous years. We also heard Redstart, Pied Flycatcher, Lesser Redpoll, Siskin, Blackcap. Willow Warbler and Bullfinch, amongst others. Cuckoo would have been great, but no such luck! Not heard one this year yet, but know others who have.

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  1. Simon Boyes27 April 2022 at 11:19

    Rob tells me there's to be a MWT work party up at Dyfnant soon - I look forward to getting up there again, especially at this time of year!

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