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, May 01, 2023

Roundton Hill bird walk.... and Cuckoo and Swift news

 On a happier note than the previous post, thanks to Lottie Glover for this information:

Leo Smith is running a bird walk with Camlad Valley Community Wildlife Group with support from MWT volunteer warden Simon Quin on Sunday 14th May at 10am, finishing around 1pm. Peregrines and Red Kites nest nearby, and are frequently seen, while Redstart and Pied Flycatcher nest on the reserve. Buzzard, Red Kite, Kestrel, Green Woodpecker, Skylark, Meadow Pipit, Stonechat, Wheatear, Blackcap and other warblers, and Raven, are also likely to be seen or heard. Meet at Roundton Hill Car Park (SO293947) at 10am. The reserve is rather rough terrain, so wear suitable footwear, and wind/waterproof clothing. Bring binoculars if you have them. Keep an eye on the website in case the weather is bad and it gets cancelled www.ShropsCWGs.org.uk. For more info, visit the website.

Lottie has also provided me with the first records of these iconic summer visitors:

Cuckoo    Dolanog Hill, 23 April

Swift        Welshpool, 29 April 

Do let me know if anyone has earlier records: I keep a note of migrants' first and latest records! Email montbird@gmail.com or text 07708-328987.

 

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