Notable Recent Sightings

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: Welshpool 13/02
23/12 Waxwing Newtown College, first arrivals 04/12, 47 on 23/12, 67 on 01/01, 30 on 04/02
09/12 Cattle Egret 1 roosting with 8 Great Egrets and some Little Egrets, Llyn Coed-y-Dinas
02/12 Waxwing 21 Guilsfield, 12 Montgomery, 1 Welshpool, and 1 on 01/12 Llanfyllin
16/11 Dotterel 3, just west of Dyfnant Forest on RSPB land
16/11 Great Grey Shrike 1, on edge of Dyfnant Forest on RSPB land, last reported 19/01
15/11 Waxwing 25 or 30, just west of Lake Vyrnwy along the Dinas Mawddwy road
08/11 Great Northern Diver A juvenile was found near Anchor, rescued and released
30/10 Black Redstart 1 in garden at Hendomen, near Montgomery
06/10 Hawfinch 5 in treetops at Powis Castle, by main car-park
04/10 Cattle Egret Dolydd Hafren, a flock of c.30
29/09 Red-flanked Bluetail Dyfnant Forest: a county first
23/09 Manx Shearwater 1st year bird grounded in Llanfyllin; released at coast
03/09 Cattle Egret 10 at Cors Dyfi, rising to 32 on 05/09
01/06 Turnstone 1 at Caersws with Little Ringed Plovers
03/05 Wood Sandpiper 1 at Dolydd Hafren
18/04 BLACK-WINGED KITE 1 video-ed at Glan Mule, near Kerry: a likely FIRST for UK
07/04 Black Redstart Female on Carno roof
07/04 Little Ringed Plover Llandinam Gravels
25/03 Osprey Female 5F 'Seren' arrived back at Llyn Clywedog
25/03 Pied Flycatcher An early migrant near Llanfechain
22/03 Hen Harrier Female in flight near Berriew
15/03 Sand Martin 5, Dolydd Hafren
15/03 Golden Plover c.50, Heldre Hill, Long Mountain, nr Welshpool
05/03 Whooper Swan 1, between Caerhowel (Montgomery) and The Gaer, with Mute Swans
05/03 Pink-footed Goose 1, Caersws, with Canada Goose flock
05/03 Jack Snipe 2, Caersws
05/03 Hawfinch 24, Powis Castle, feeding behind orchard
28/02 Pink-footed Goose c.25, flying north over Welshpool
26/02 Merlin 1 male, chasing Meadow Pipit, Long Mountain near Welshpool
26/02 Pintail 3, Llyn Coed-y-Dinas, 1 since 14 Feb
14/02 Hawfinch 1, Powis Castle car-park, very vocal
23/01 Jack Snipe 1, Moel-y-Garth near Guilsfield
17/01 Brambling 80, in beeches at Pen-y-Waen near Cefn Coch with Chaffinches
07/01 Hawfinch 2, bathing in puddle, Cwm Lane, Castle Caereinion
   
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Sightings Archive

Archive of 'Notable Recent Sightings'

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2022
28/12 Hawfinch 6, Powis Castle gardens at 1028
21/12 Brent Goose 1 of pale-bellied subsp. at Dolydd Hafren
20/12 Hawfinch 1 in Llyn Coed-y-Dinas car-park
27/10 Ring Ouzel Llandinam, with Redwings & Fieldfares
27/10 Golden Plover 200-300, Heldre Hill, Long Mountain, nr Welshpool
19/10 Swallow Latest record: Dolydd Hafren
28/09 Brambling 1, Bwlchyddar, nr Llanfyllin - very early record
15/09 Yellow Wagtail 1, Llyn Coed-y-Dinas
08/09 Little Egret 22, Llyn Coed-y-Dinas
19/08 Hobby 1, Welshpool; and 1, Churchstoke on 18/08
05/08 Pied Flycatcher 1, by Gypsy Monument, Moel-y-Golfa nr Trewern: late record
26/07 Redshank 1, Llyn Coed-y-Dinas
15/07 Little Ringed Plover 1 juv at Llyn Coed-y-Dinas, with Green & Common Sandpipers
07/07 Common Tern 1, Llyn Coed-y-Dinas
19/06 Egyptian Goose 2 ads and 3 juvs at Llyn Coed-y-Dinas, a first breeding record for Monts
25/05 Yellow Wagtail 3 prs, Bacheldre near Churchstoke
23/05 Gadwall 1, Llyn Coed-y-Dinas
20/05 Common Tern Llyn Mawr, nr Carno
11/05 Dunlin 1, Dolydd Hafren. Also 1 Hobby there
03/05 Common Tern 1, Llyn Coed-y-Dinas
25/04 Lesser Whitethroat 1, Middletown
10/04 Ring Ouzel 1, Belan, nr Welshpool
07/04 Swift 1, Mochdre nr Newtown: very early
28/03 Osprey 1st arrival both at Llyn Clywedog and Cors Dyfi
28/03 Swallow 1st arrival at Derwen, Guilsfield
20/03 Little Ringed Plover 1, Dolydd Hafren
12/03 Brambling 100, incl. 1 leucistic variant, Mochdre
05/03 Kittiwake Adult found dead in flood debris near Llandinam
16/02 Pintail 4, Dolydd Hafren
11/02 Cetti's Warbler 1, by canal, Refail, nr Berriew
02/02 Cattle Egret 1, with 18 Little Egrets at Dolydd Hafren
15/01 Brent Goose 1 imm at Llyn Coed-y-Dinas, stayed to 27 Jan
12/01 Goldeneye 2, Llyn Mawr nr. Carno, with 4 Goosander and Great Black-backed Gull
09/01 Pochard 2, Llyn Coed-y-Dinas
2021
20/11 Hawfinch 7 at Castle Caereinion Church, feeding on yew berries
07/11 Snow Bunting Hafren Forest. Also 1 on 3 Nov at Llyn Gwyddior, WSW of Llangadfan
03/11 Velvet Scoter Lake Vyrnwy, with Common Scoter
15/10 Cattle Egret Dolydd Hafren. Also 1 there on 14 Aug
04/10 Whooper Swan Llyn Coed-y-Dinas, 1 juv. Also 3 ads, Llyn Hir, 13 Oct; 2 Dolydd Hafren, 1 Nov
30/09 Jack Snipe Llyn Coed-y-Dinas, bouncing as it fed
31/07 Rose-coloured Starling Llandyssil, in private garden. A county first!
21/07 Marsh Harrier Cors Dyfi
25/06 Quail Singing male, Glaslyn; also 1 at Old Hall on 17 June
15/06 Hawfinch One male flew into a Guilsfield window and recovered
09/06 Long-eared Owl Fledgling photographed at Cors Dyfi - confirmed breeding. 3 juvs seen
06/06 Great Egret Dolydd Hafren, 2. 1 in breeding condition with black bill.
12/05 Whimbrel Dolydd Hafren. Also a Hobby.
06/04 Long-eared Owl Cors Dyfi: attacking Osprey at nest repeatedly, also 10 April
06/03 White Stork Llanidloes. From Sussex re-introduction project, ring no. GB35
05/03 Osprey Flying west to east over Welshpool
01/03 Hawfinch 1, seen well but briefly, Llyn Coed-y-Dinas, Welshpool
28/02 Ring Ouzel Old Churchstoke
22/02 Merlin Carno Windfarm
21/02 Great Egret 6 together on Caersws floods
14/02 Hawfinch 10 at Ceinws, nr. Machynlleth
13/02 Firecrest Crew Green, in private garden
2020
19/12 Short-eared Owl Llyn Mawr. Up to 10 in early Dec.
22/10 Cetti's Warbler 1 singing, Pwll Penarth. Still there, 9 Nov
18/10 Great Egret 2, Llandinam Gravels, also on 25 Oct
15/10 Brambling Llanfyllin
13/10 Merlin Between Dolanog and Pont Llogel
12/10 Merlin female chasing 150 Redwings, Llandinam
08/10 Common Scoter 1 female type, Lake Vyrnwy
04/10 Merlin Short Cross, Long Mountain, nr. Welshpool
12/09 Cetti's Warbler Pwll Penarth, singing.
03/06 Hawfinch Machynlleth. Female feeding in private garden.
01/06 Nightingale at Dyfi Osprey Project, near Machynlleth
17/05 Hoopoe Caersws/Carno area. Same bird as on 15th?
15/05 Hoopoe near Clywedog
24/04 Marsh Harrier South of Llanfyllin. Over again at 8:13pm. Heading NW.
05/04 Marsh Harrier South of Llanfyllin. Female type, circled over garden 1pm, then headed NW-ish
29/03 Firecrest Ceinws, nr Machynlleth, photo'd in garden
22/01 Hawfinch Llyn Coed y Dinas. On the verge across the road from the car park at lunch time
21/01 Whooper Swan Nr Penybontfawr. 6 calling low over at 0845 heading upstream
31/12 Tree Sparrow Sarn. A least 2 in garden - one also present on 1st
29/12 Pintail Llyn Coed y Dinas. 3 (2M/1F),Water Rail, 10 Goosander (5M,5F), 32 Cormorant
29/12 Great White Egret Newtown. Present am, bottom of bypass (Welshpool side) in field near road
28/12 Blackcap Welshpool. Male feeding in private garden
28/12 Whooper Swan Llyn Coed y Dinas. Single this afternoon
10/12 Great Northern Diver Lake Vyrnwy. Off dam early morning, before circling high and disappearing
2019
31/12 Tree Sparrow Sarn. A least 2 in garden - one also present on 1st
29/12 Pintail Llyn Coed y Dinas. 3 (2M/1F),Water Rail, 10 Goosander (5M,5F), 32 Cormorant
29/12 Great White Egret Newtown. Present am, bottom of bypass (Welshpool side) in field near road
28/12 Blackcap Welshpool. Male feeding in private garden
28/12 Whooper Swan Llyn Coed y Dinas. Single this afternoon
10/12 Great Northern Diver Lake Vyrnwy. Off dam early morning, before circling high and disappearing
26/11 Long-eared Owl Near Llanerfyl. One hunting at night plus Short-eared Owl & 23 Woodcock.
15/11 Great White Egret Penstrowed. On River Severn OS ref SO068917
25/10 Great White Egret Aberhafesp. Present alongside Little Egret
14/09 Black Redstart Llansantffraid. Single in private garden from at least 1st Sept
17/08 Arctic Tern Llyn Coed y Dinas. Single in morning
06/08 Yellow Wagtail Abermule. On marshy farmland SW of Abermule
01/08 Black Redstart Lake Vyrnwy. Juvenile reported on red trail
27/07 Black Tern Llyn Coed y Dinas. Juvenile
26/07 Stone Curlew River Severn. Juvenile present from 25th to 26th is a new county record. Finder has requested confidentiality of site
03/07 Osprey Lake Vyrnwy. Single near Tower at 8.15am caught a fish.
19/06 Great White Egret Caersws. One on river at 3pm. Also 2 Oystercatcher and 1 Curlew. Breeding waders appear to have been washed out by the floods.
18/06 Osprey Lake Vyrnwy. One over Bala Road area around lunchtime
30/05 Mediterranean Gull Llyn Coed y Dinas. 1st summer plus 6 Shelduck, Oystercatcher chick
21/05 Osprey Lake Vyrnwy. From the dam this morning heading up the lake
20/05 Osprey Lake Vyrnwy. Circled over behind the Hotel midday before drifting E/NE
10/05 Gadwall Llyn Coed y Dinas. Pair & Common Sandpiper, Oystercatcher, 3 Shelduck, female Wigeon
09/05 Black Tern Llyn Coed y Dinas. Still present at 9:45am
08/05 Black Tern Llyn Coed y Dinas. Present all day plus brief Redshank, 2 Common Sandpiper & nesting Cormorant
27/04 Cattle Egret Llyn Coed y Dinas. A bird this afternoon is 2nd county record
17/04 Great Skua Machynlleth. One over, heading inland, is first in county since 1973.
17/04 Ring Ouzel Lake Vyrnwy. Single plus Cuckoo & Whinchat.
14/04 Common Sandpiper Llyn Coed y Dinas. Plus Water Rail, Great C. Grebe, Shelduck & Hirundines
14/04 Black Redstart Middletown. Single this morning.
11/04 Black Redstart Carno. Male briefly this afternoon.
08/04 Brambling Llandyssil. 30+ visiting garden.
06/04 Common Sandpiper Llyn Coed y Dinas. Plus Great C. Grebe, Red Kite, Tufted Duck, Reed Bunting, Chiffchaff, Teal
04/04 Goldeneye Llyn Coed y Dinas. Female still plus 32 Teal, 20 Tufted Duck, 1 female Wigeon, 2 Shelduck, 2 Oystercatcher, 150+ Sand Martin, 3 Swallow, House Martin.
15/03 Pochard Llyn Coed y Dinas. Single showing today plus Goldeneye
09/03 Pochard Llyn Coed y Dinas. Pair Pochard, Goldeneye, pair Mandarin & Chiffchaff
07/03 Tree Sparrow Wern. 4 on garden feeders (present 6th-8th)
06/03 White-fronted Goose Dolydd Hafren. 2 present from 5th
03/03 Pochard Llyn Coed y Dinas. Two plus Goldeneye still
02/03 Chiffchaff Powis Castle. Singing bird
27/02 Tree Sparrow Llansantffraid. Single on garden feeders still
23/02 Pochard Llyn Coed y Dinas. Still present
22/02 Blackcap Guilsfield. Single male, also on 8th Feb
22/02 Shoveler Llyn Coed y Dinas. 2 drakes & 2 Pochard, female Goldeneye, 2 Oystercatcher, 8 Lapwing, 120 BHG
17/02 Pochard Llyn Coed y Dinas. Still, plus female Goldeneye
16/02 Tree Sparrow Llansantffraid. Single on garden feeders
15/02 Pochard Llyn Coed y Dinas. 2 distant plus 2 Oystercatcher
08/02 Hawfinch Machynlleth. 5 in yews at cemetery this pm
04/02 Hawfinch Machynlleth. 3 in yews at cemetery & 2 Barn Owl nr Sewage works at dusk
25/01 Brambling Llanidloes. Large flock still at at Pen-yr-allt Wood 300+ today
20/01 Waxwing Newtown. Single at the college
20/01 Goldeneye Llyn Coed y Dinas. Female present still
18/01 Waxwing Newtown. Still 2 at at the college
17/01 Goldeneye Llyn Coed y Dinas. Female present
17/01 Waxwing Newtown. Two at the college this afternoon
15/01 Brambling Lake Vyrnwy. 60+ under beeches along road near Lakeside Hide
13/01 Brambling Llanidloes. 500-600 at Pen-yr-allt Wood most of week - best around SN956857
13/01 Goldeneye Llyn Coed y Dinas. Female present
13/01 Waxwing Newtown. Single at the college still present
09/01 Waxwing Newtown. Single at the college still present
08/01 Waxwing Newtown. Single at the college still present
07/01 Brambling Llanidloes. 400+ at Peny-yr-allt Wood in beech near the little car park but mobile
06/01 Waxwing Newtown. Single at the college from 5th
04/01 Goldeneye Llyn Coed y Dinas. Female still plus a few Mandarin
04/01 Hawfinch Powis Castle. Present plus male Blackcap
03/01 Blackcap Welshpool. Male at Buttington
03/01 Waxwing Llanidloes. 32 at bottom Bryn du Road 1.45 - 3pm, no sign since. Earlier, 40 reported Buttington Cross Welshpool mid morning but no sign afterwards
02/01 Hawfinch Powis Castle. 20+ in the park today
01/01 Lesser Sp. Woodpecker Powis Castle. One in the park this morning
2018
30/12 Hawfinch Powis Castle. 14 in the gardens
28/12 Goldeneye Llyn Coed y Dinas. Still plus 2 Peregrine, Wigeon, Shelduck
20/12 Pintail Llyn Coed y Dinas. 2 drake & female Goldeneye still
19/12GoldeneyeLlyn Coed y Dinas. Female type still present
13/12GoldeneyeLlyn Coed y Dinas. Female type present and Pintail reported this morning only
28/11GoldeneyeLlyn Coed y Dinas. Female present
25/11Great White EgretRiver Dyfi. pm, about 1 mile west of Machynlleth
22/11BlackcapGuilsfield. Male & female in garden
30/10Lapland BuntingLake Glaslyn. One reported top section of track leading to MWT Lake Glaslyn (SN837952). Present all day 30th, not seen since.
27/10ShovelerLlyn Coed y Dinas. Single drake
19/10Great White EgretAberhafesp. By River Severn 3pm
17/10Yellow-browed WarblerNewtown. Single in woods opposite leisure centre
29/09WigeonLlyn Coed y Dinas. 10 present
26/09Great White EgretLlyn Coed y Dinas. Early morning - then flew down river 9am
24/09Lesser BB GullLlyn Coed y Dinas. 300+ pm.
22/09Sandwich TernLake Vyrnwy. 5 early afternoon from Old Village CP
16/09Manx ShearwaterLlanidloes. One crash landed in garden. Safely released Aberystwyth
02/09Snow GooseMontgomery. The feral bird again at Lymore Pools associating with 20+ Greylag
02/09HawfinchChurchstoke. 2 flying north
01/09House MartinSarn. 1000+ streaming south at 7.30pm
27/08HobbyGuilsfield. One over this morning
26/08OspreyPenstrowed. Heading towards Newtown along R.Severn 2pm
10/08Common ScoterLake Vyrnwy. Two drakes off dam this morning
28/07HobbyLymore. Single this morning
21/07HobbyMiddletown. One over, also a Peregrine
28/06OspreyLake Vyrnwy. Single passing through
17/06Great Black-backed GullLake Vyrnwy. Pair am, plus a few each of LBB and BH Gull & Goshawk
03/06Snow GooseLlyn Coed y Dinas. One escapee plus adult Mediterranean Gull
02/06Mediterranean GullLlyn Coed y Dinas. Single distant on island
23/05HobbyCors Dyfi. Single today
10/05Lesser WhitethroatLlyn Coed y Dinas. Singing male present
04/05HobbyLake Vyrnwy. Adult over today
29/04WhimbrelLlyn Coed y Dinas. One over plus Arctic Tern
25/04WhimbrelDolydd Hafren. One in front of 2nd hide this morning
24/04Garden WarblerGuilsfield. Two today
23/04SwiftWelshpool. One over drifting west
19/04CuckooLake Vyrnwy. Also Grasshopper Warbler
18/04Arctic TernLlyn Coed y Dinas. Single through
16/04Snow GooseMontgomery. Single at Lymore Pools (presumed feral escape?)
16/04Whooper SwanLake Vyrnwy. 3 on lake (am) & Short-eared Owl on moorland
14/04Common SandpiperLlyn Coed y Dinas. Single plus Blackcap
11/04Hen HarrierCors Dyfi. Male present
08/04Pied FlycatcherFoel. A male has arrived, also one at Pwll Penarth
05/04WheatearLake Vyrnwy. One along Gadfa road
05/04Tree SparrowWern. 3 at garden feeders
04/04Whooper SwanLake Vyrnwy. 5 from Lakeside Hide
04/04SwallowLlyn Coed y Dinas. 3 today
03/04Black RedstartGuilsfield. One in private garden from 2nd but no sign on 4th
30/03Egyptian GooseLlyn Coed y Dinas. Single & Mediterranean Gull (this also 29th), Sand Martin
27/03Mediterranean GullLlyn Coed y Dinas. 2 adults displaying
22/03OspreyCors Dyfi. First returning bird of 2018 today
21/03Snow GooseCaersws. Presumed escape associating with Canada Geese by river early this morning. First seen yesterday evening, bird doesn't appear to have leg rings
17/03HawfinchGuilsfield. 2 in private garden today & Brambling
16/03HawfinchPowis Castle. 7 in the gardens
16/03Mediterranean GullLlyn Coed y Dinas. Adult present mid pm
13/03ChiffchaffLlyn Coed y Dinas. Singing bird 10.30am
07/03HawfinchLake Vyrnwy. Single in Hirnant Valley late pm
06/03PochardLlyn Coed y Dinas. Pair plus 4 Mandarin Duck (3M, 1F), 14 Goosander, Water Rail
04/03PochardLlyn Coed y Dinas. Pair plus Shelduck, Water Rail
02/03Jack SnipeMontgomery. One in private garden
22/02Hen HarrierCors Dyfi. A male today
17/02HawfinchPowis Castle. 2 plus Green Woodpecker
11/02Lesser Sp. WoodpeckerPowis Castle. Plus 4 Hawfinch
04/02Pink-Footed GooseLake Vyrnwy. 30+ heading north at 11am. Also Goshawk, Willow Tit
31/01PochardLlyn Coed y Dinas. Female & Shoveler(m), 13 Snipe, pr Oystercatcher, Shelduck
31/01MerlinWelshpool. Male, top of Red Bank/Laundry Lane & 4 Redwing
26/01Great White EgretLlangurig. Bird mid afternoon in field west of town
21/01BlackcapLlanymynech. Female at garden feeders
19/01Whooper SwanAberhafesp. 14 (4 juv) just below village on left of the second rise going through from the Newtown direction.
18/01PochardLlyn Coed y Dinas. Single fem. still & 5 Goosander (3m, 2f), 14 Snipe, Shelduck
18/01Whooper SwanAberhafesp. c12 presumed Whoopers at west end of Aberhafesp pm
16/01PochardLlyn Coed y Dinas. A single female
14/01PochardLlyn Coed y Dinas. A singleton
13/01Barnacle GeeseLlyn Coed y Dinas. 6 long staying birds still & 8 Goosander, Water Rail
10/01HawfinchPowis Castle. 2+ plus Sparrowhawk, Goosander, Kingfisher, Green Woodpecker, 50 Fieldfare & 30 Blackbird
07/01Whooper SwanCaersws. 2 adult north along river Severn, seemed to drop near Aberhafesp
07/01Pink-Footed GooseLake Vyrnwy. 140+ (91, 24, c25) & 17 Whooper Swan over heading west am
06/01Pink-Footed GooseLake Vyrnwy. 39 over heading N to NW, afternoon
06/01Whooper SwanAberhafesp. 6 present
2017
29/12PochardLlyn Coed y Dinas. Female plus 6 Barnacle Geese
28/12HawfinchBwlchyddar. 1 again on Back Road at 1pm and later it or another on feeders just north of Llanfyllin
27/12PochardLlyn Coed y Dinas. Pair plus drake Shoveler, Barnacle Geese
22/12GoldeneyeLlyn Coed y Dinas. Plus 6 Barnacle Geese
22/12HawfinchBwlchyddar. 1 on Back Road, 2pm, in Hawthorn hedgerow
20/12GoldeneyeLlyn Coed y Dinas. Female & drake Pintail, 2 pair Goosander, 15+ Snipe, 6 Barnacle Geese
17/12Great White EgretLlangynog. On River Tanat this morning
12/12GoldeneyeLlyn Coed y Dinas. Female plus 2 drake Pintail, 2 female Goosander
11/12Long-eared Owlnear Mochdre. One plucking prey on fence post
11/12GoldeneyeLlyn Coed y Dinas. 2F & 100 Teal, 60 Wigeon, 2 Shelduck, 7 Lapwing, 6 Snipe
10/12HawfinchWelshpool. One briefly in private garden.
10/12ChiffchaffPwll Penarth. Single.
08/12GoldeneyeLlyn Coed y Dinas. Female still, plus 6 Barnacle Geese, Shelduck.
08/12HawfinchPowis Castle. Feeding on hawthorn by castle gardens
03/12BlackcapMontgomery. Female visiting private garden
02/12GoldeneyeLlyn Coed y Dinas. Female present
01/12HawfinchPowis Castle. At least 12 this morning
30/11Short-eared OwlLake Vyrnwy. 2 on moors in the Gadfa area
29/11HawfinchPowis Castle. Present around car park
29/11PintailLlyn Coed y Dinas. At least 17 this morning plus Shelduck
28/11PintailLlyn Coed y Dinas. 23 this afternoon (8m, 15f)
26/11Whooper SwanLlyn Coed y Dinas. Single this morning
25/11Brent GooseLlyn Coed y Dinas. 2 from 11am. Barnacle Geese still present & the Black Swan
23/11PochardLlyn Coed y Dinas. Drake plus 6 Barnacle and c1000 Canada Geese
23/11HawfinchPowis Castle. Present around car park but elusive
21/11HawfinchNewtown. 6 in churchyard by Elephant & Castle 15.45-16.15.
21/11HawfinchPowis Castle. 8+ around car park 8.30 - 10.30. 1 nearby at LCYD briefly 11am
19/11Mandarin DuckMeifod. 41 flying up river
16/11HawfinchNewtown. 1 over Elephant & Castle 12.15pm
12/11BlackcapWelshpool. Male at the High School
12/11StarlingDolydd Hafren. c10,000 to roost & 53+ Magpie, Brambling this evening
10/11Great Grey ShrikeDyfnant Forest. First report of the winter at private site.
10/11Barnacle GooseLlyn Coed y Dinas. At least 2 plus 2 Water Rail.
09/11Barnacle GooseLlyn Coed y Dinas. 6 apparently there since 5th. Likely feral origin.
08/11HawfinchPowis Castle. 4 around car park trees this morning
06/11HawfinchPowis Castle. 9 in car park trees lunch time
06/11HawfinchLlanfyllin. One in trees this afternoon north of town
05/11DunlinLake Vyrnwy. 1 over heading west at Gadfa, 170+ Chaffinch, Brambling, Merlin, c40 Fieldfare
03/11BramblingWelshpool. Male on garden feeders plus Marsh Tit
02/11Whooper SwanLake Vyrnwy. 4 over at Gadfa
02/11GoldeneyeLlyn Grinwydden. Male + 2 Wheatear & Reed Bunting on Mynydd Waen Fawr
30/10Red-breasted MerganserUpper Dyfi Estuary. Female this morning plus 8 Snipe, Dipper
28/10HawfinchPowis Castle. 4+ and 1500 Redwing, 4 Fieldfare, 1500 Woodpigeon (all heading west), 40 Greenfinch & 30 Chaffinch
28/10BramblingCeri Ridgeway. 10 feeding on beech mast with 30 Chaffinch
28/10ShovelerLlyn Coed y Dinas. Drake present
27/10Ring-necked ParakeetWern. One still around, north of Guilsfield
26/10Great White EgretFan Pool. One into roost this evening.
23/10Ring OuzelLyn Mawr. Plus 2 Kestrel, 10 Golden Plover, 5 Tufted Duck, 2 Great Black-backed Gull, Cormorant, Heron, Mallard, Coot
21/10Ruffnear Llanerfyl. One trapped & ringed at night at private site
20/10Ring-necked ParakeetWern. One north of Guilsfield and still present 23rd Oct
19/10BramblingLake Vyrnwy. 2 males today plus c60 Crossbill, 30+ Redwing, Peregrine
10/10BramblingLake Vyrnwy. Female near shop. A few Redwing.
07/10Yellow-browed Warblernear Llanfyllin. One moving through hedgerows near Cwm Nant y Meichiad
05/10HobbyCors Dyfi. Good views of a hawking bird today
14/08Ringed PloverLlyn Coed y Dinas. Juvenile still present
14/08Water RailLlandinam Gravels. One present today
13/08Ringed PloverLlyn Coed y Dinas. Juvenile plus Common & Green Sandpipers
04/08OspreyWelshpool. Juvenile over Leighton Weir this morning
29/07HobbyNewtown. 2 birds on pylon just outside town
12/07Cattle EgretCors Dyfi. Single present
06/07HobbyLlwynderw. Single hunting for 30 mins
20/06Tree SparrowSarn. One on garden feeder
12/06GannetLlyn Coed y Dinas. Adult at 10am, mobbed by BH Gulls, then found on the bypass and taken into care
05/06HawfinchDolanog. 1 in private garden feeding on Wych Elm seed
03/06HawfinchDyfnant Forest. Single bird present today
31/05Common ScoterLake Vyrnwy. Single off Old Village CP
25/05Crag MartinLake Vyrnwy. Single over dam at 12.30pm but not seen since (by 13.30)
16/05GreenshankLake Vyrnwy. 1 passage bird on Gadfa Road
13/05Common GullLake Vyrnwy. Flock of 7 over lake late morning
01/05Black TernLlyn Coed y Dinas. Present 7.30 until 10.30am and Dunlin
19/04Great Grey ShrikeLake Vyrnwy. 1 still around & Cuckoos have arrived
13/04Grasshopper WarblerFrochas Common. 1 heard
12/04PochardLlyn Ebyr. 3 present & c25 Sand Martins, 2 Swallow, Great-crested Grebe
11/04OspreyLake Vyrnwy. Sightings over dam/hotel heading up lake at c11am & c1.30pm
09/04Great White EgretDolydd Hafren. One plus Common & Green Sandpipers
09/04Marsh HarrierLake Vyrnwy. One over noon, Great Grey Shrike still on Bala Road & male Ring Ouzel at Gadfa
05/04OspreyLake Vyrnwy. One over 1pm & Great Grey Shrike on Bala Road in afternoon
04/04Brent gooseLlyn Coed y Dinas. Single with Canadas - probably same bird as at Dolydd Hafren 14/3
03/04BramblingWelshpool. Single male in private garden
02/04RedstartWelshpool. Male present pm
02/04SwallowForden. 3 on the Fron. Obviously a few around now.
02/04SwallowLake Vyrnwy. Single
02/04SwallowFelindre. Single, a few Sand Martin & Blackcap singing Llanidloes
01/04Ring OuzelLake Vyrnwy. 4 (3m, 1f) at Gadfa near first ruined building. Singing Willow Warbler, 3 Redwing, a few Fieldfare, 2 Great Black-backed Gull on lake off Tower.
31/03Willow WarblerLlanidloes. Singing bird and 10+ Sand Martin, 90 Black-headed Gull (30th)
27/03Ring OuzelLake Vyrnwy. Male at Gadfa loosely associating with Fieldfare (evening). Wheatear and Sand Martin also around.
27/03Tree PipitFrochas Common. 1 displaying
26/03Great White EgretCaersws. 1 over west to east
24/03Little Ringed PloverCaersws. 5 along the Severn plus 6 Oystercatcher, 11 Snipe, 50 Curlew, 15 Teal, 1 GBB Gull, 8 LBB Gull, 400 B-H Gull, 1 Sand Martin
24/03Whooper SwanCaersws. 8 nearby opposite Red House
23/03Great Grey ShrikeLake Vyrnwy. 1 hunting top end of lake on Bala Road at 7:50am
16/03Hen HarrierCors Dyfi. Male present
16/03Great White EgretMachynlleth. One near station at 12.30pm
15/03Sand MartinMachynlleth. 2 along river west of Dyfi bridge
14/03Brent GooseDolydd Hafren. Single bird this evening
12/03Great Grey ShrikeMachynlleth. In field between railway line and River Dyfi OS ref SH73972 01135
12/03MerlinLake Vyrnwy. 1 seen to predate Reed Bunting plus Goshawk, Red Kite, 17 Stock Dove
12/03PochardLlyn Coed y Dinas. 4 still present
25/02PintailLlyn Coed y Dinas. 1 pm
24/02Tree SparrowGuilsfield. Wern area - pair in private garden
22/02Whooper SwanAberhafesp. 12, at least one young bird, most easily seen from back road out of Aberhafesp to Caersws
21/02PochardLlyn Coed y Dinas. Still 4 present plus 7 Shoveler, 26 Tufted, 14 Wigeon, 15 Lapwing, 16 Snipe
20/02Hen HarrierCarno. Male flew across road between Carno-Talerddig by roadworks at 2.35pm
19/02ChiffchaffPwll Penarth. A few overwintering birds present with at least 1 showing Siberian Tristis characteristics. Also on 18th
15/02Bearded TitDolydd Hafren. Male 4:30pm, on ponds to left of pine tree hide nearest to osprey pole - on fronds of common rush near the water
15/02WaxwingGuilsfield. Wern area - single in private garden & 200+ Lapwing between the Breiddens & Wern
08/02BitternDolydd Hafren. in front of 1st hide 10.30am for 5 mins then flew towards 2nd hide. Also at dusk near 2nd hide in field near bench & dead tree
31/01Bearded TitDolydd Hafren. A male mixing with Reed Bunting calling and visible on top of the small island of reeds between the first hide & the river between 2-4pm.
30/01WaxwingGuilsfield. 9 in private garden (Wern area). 5-10 have been present for past week
30/01WaxwingNewtown. 24 in smaller car park at 'back' of College
29/01WaxwingNewtown. 12+ at the college
29/01BitternLlyn Coed y Dinas. Still present
27/01WaxwingNewtown. c.50 today on Vaynor Estate next to the college
27/01BitternLlyn Coed y Dinas. Still plus 3+ Pochard, Water Rail, Kingfisher
26/01BlackcapWelshpool. Male in private garden & pair Brambling
26/01BitternLlyn Coed y Dinas. Still present
26/01WaxwingNewtown. c.40 on Vaynor Estate a couple of which ringed in Scotland
25/01WaxwingNewtown. 20+ around Heol-y-nant and flying across railway towards college
24/01BitternLlyn Coed y Dinas. Still plus Pochard, Water Rail, Snipe, Kingfisher
23/01BitternLlyn Coed y Dinas. Present since 21st, in front of main hide plus 4 Pochard
23/01WaxwingNewtown. 20+ in trees on Heol Vaynor today
22/01WaxwingNewtown. 35+ on the estate behind college late morning
21/01WaxwingKingswood. 4 on Offa's Dyke path south of village
18/01WaxwingAbermule. 3 at 1:30pm
18/01WaxwingNewtown. c.8 on Vaynor estate
17/01WaxwingGuilsfield. 20 in private garden and 4 north of this
17/01WaxwingChurchstoke. 14 in trees, upper car park Tuffins supermarket 8:40am
16/01WaxwingNewtown. c.8 on Vaynor estate
16/01Marsh HarrierDolydd Hafren. A probable male reported - quartered for 15 mins am
16/01Whooper SwanLlyn Coed y Dinas. Single still present
15/01Little EgretLlanidloes. Present today near main bridge
15/01Whooper SwanLlyn Coed y Dinas. 1 on water 1pm
15/01WaxwingNewtown. 20+ at College 1:45pm
14/01WaxwingMontgomery. 1 in private garden plus female Blackcap
14/01WaxwingNewtown. 12+ today
13/01WaxwingNewtown. Some present - flighty.
12/01WaxwingNewtown. 15+ mobile - at college and the Vaynor Estate
11/01WaxwingNewtown. 22 at college
10/01WaxwingNewtown. 12+ in hawthorn alongside railway at college
09/01WaxwingNewtown. 11 today in hawthorn bordering railway line at college
08/01WaxwingNewtown. 9 in hawthorn bordering railway line at college 1.15pm
07/01Short-eared OwlLlyn Mawr. Hunting in field south of lake at 4.45pm
07/01Great White EgretMachynlleth. In fields to west of town at 2pm
07/01WaxwingNewtown. 8 in college grounds in Hawthorn bordering railway line 3pm
06/01WaxwingNewtown. 6 in tall tree in College grounds c.9am. Flew towards Vaynor estate.
06/01WaxwingMachynlleth. 30+ still
06/01BlackcapWelshpool. Female in private garden plus Brambling
05/01WaxwingGuilsfield. Wern area - 30+ in private garden (the first since those on 2nd Jan)
05/01WaxwingMachynlleth. 16 still including a bird ringed in Aberdeen on 27th Nov that was also seen Llandudno 30th Dec
05/01Hen HarrierCors Dyfi. Female this afternoon
04/01WaxwingMachynlleth. 15+ in trees around library. Also present on 3rd.
02/01WaxwingGuilsfield. Wern area - 20+ in private garden
02/01WaxwingNewtown. One opp. golf course in a tall tree. Flew off over golf course c.10am
2016
31/12Jack SnipeDyfnant Meadows. At least one around
31/12HawfinchPowis Castle. 2 present around the car park
31/12WaxwingNewtown. 30 on Pool Road by Council Depot but flighty
30/12WaxwingWelshpool. At least 12 at Little Henfaes Drive
30/12WaxwingNewtown. 9 at College, c.30 at school, c.40 just up Kerry Rd from MacDonalds & 12 on Pool Road by council depot. Some duplication likely across these sites.
29/12WaxwingNewtown. At least 6 at the College this morning & c.200 Redwing
28/12WaxwingGuilsfield. 12 in private garden today
27/12WaxwingLlanidloes. 7 today feeding on ornamental berries at bottom of Bryn du road near Co-op
26/12WaxwingMachynlleth. Single bird still
24/12WaxwingMachynlleth. Single bird still since 20th
21/12WaxwingMachynlleth. Still one present
20/12ChiffchaffLlyn Coed y Dinas. 1 & 2 Mandarin, 2 Kingfisher, 32 Cormorant, Little Egret, 10 Snipe
20/12WaxwingMachynlleth. One present
18/12FirecrestPwll Penarth. One amongst Goldcrests, also Chiffchaff
18/12HawfinchPowis Castle. 4+ and 1 Goosander, 5 Tufted Duck
18/12WaxwingCoedway. 6 reported flying towards Shrewsbury
18/12ChiffchaffLlyn Coed y Dinas. At least 1 plus c.200 Lapwing, 2 Shelduck, Kingfisher, Little Egret, Jack Snipe (on 17th)
16/12Great Grey ShrikeCaersws. 1 this morning on a wire just out of Caersws on Trefeglwys road
12/12ChiffchaffLlanidloes. One at Fan Pool & Little Egret again on river
11/12Whooper SwanLlyn Coed y Dinas. 3 adults briefly am
09/12Little EgretLlanidloes. One from the main bridge mid morning
08/12Whooper SwanAberhafesp. 8 (6 adult, 2 juv) by the white footbridge
03/12Great Grey ShrikeLake Vyrnwy. Different place to 1st - today from road to Hirnant
02/11PintailLlyn Coed y Dinas. Pair still plus 300 Teal, 300 Wigeon, 2 Shoveler, Mandarin, Shelduck, 10 Snipe, 3 Kingfisher, Water Rail, 2 Chiffchaff (1st)
01/12Great Grey ShrikeLake Vyrnwy. 1 at SH995195, plus Jack Snipe, Little Egret
30/11PintailLlyn Coed y Dinas. Pair plus Teal, Wigeon, Goldeneye, Shoveler, Mandarin, Goosander, Shelduck, 8 Snipe, 3+ Kingfisher, Water Rail
27/11Cetti's WarblerDolydd Hafren. 2 from 1st hide plus 2 Little Egret, 2 Green Sandpiper
26/11BlackcapNewtown. Female on berries at the school
25/11ChiffchaffLlyn Coed y Dinas. 1 Siberian (Tristis) type & Blackcap, Water Rail
19/11ChiffchaffLlyn Coed y Dinas. At least 4 together this morning
17/11MerlinBettws Cedewain. Male at 7.45am
15/11Hen HarrierDolanog. Male over Yr Allt this afternoon
13/11BlackcapMontgomery. 1 female in private garden this morning
12/11Common ScoterLake Vyrnwy. 7 female type off Old Village & 1 Lapwing
12/11ChiffchaffMontgomery. 1 in private garden this morning
07/11Whooper SwanLake Vyrnwy. 3 adult (different birds to 3rd) from Lakeside Hide & Goldeneye
03/11Whooper SwanLake Vyrnwy. 9 (5a, 4j) on lake early am off Old Village, & 11 Wigeon off Tower
24/10Great White EgretUpper Dyfi Estuary. 1 present
23/10FieldfareLake Vyrnwy. 1000+ Thrush at y Gadfa this morning of approx 4:1 ratio Fieldfare:Redwing. Also a few Brambling & 1 Merlin. On lake - 11 Mandarin (5m, 6f), 46 Teal, 4 Mute Swan, 3 Little Grebe
22/10Little EgretLlyn Coed y Dinas. 4 into roost plus 31 Cormorant, 42 Tufted Duck, 18 Lapwing, Kingfisher, 6 Snipe, probable Jack Snipe
20/10Pink-footed Goosenear Llanerfyl. A flock overhead last night, also Golden Plover, Jack Snipe and Snipe in the area
20/10Ring OuzelLong Mountain. 1 this morning with winter Thrush flock
15/10Yellow-browed WarblerLake Vyrnwy. Present 8.30am at least according to BirdGuides. Also 7 Mandarin, Kingfisher
14/10Yellow-browed WarblerLake Vyrnwy. Present all day around new play area. Also Brambling, Blackcap
13/10Yellow-browed WarblerLake Vyrnwy. Still present in and around new play area
12/10Yellow-browed WarblerLake Vyrnwy. Still present in and around new play area, showed well and very active early afternoon
12/10FieldfareLlanfyllin. 10+ over this morning with Redwing
11/10Yellow-browed WarblerLake Vyrnwy. 2 - 1 in trees by lower car park alongside new play area 10am-12.30pm. Another 12.30pm briefly at start of Purple trail. Also Osprey (pm), 60+ Lesser Redpoll, Goshawk, 140+ Jackdaw
10/10CrossbillCeri Ridgeway. 2 flocks of 20+. Crossbill numbers have increased throughout county in past week
10/10Golden PloverLake Glaslyn. 12+ this morning
09/10Whooper SwanDolydd Hafren. 2 with 100+ Canada's 1/4 mile south of Dolydd Hafren on field beside river
06/10CrossbillCeri Ridgeway. 12+ today along main track
04/10RedwingWelshpool. 200+ over
02/10RedwingPont Llogel. 2 today first reported of winter
02/10FirecrestLake Vyrnwy. A male late afternoon with Tit flock plus 200+ Lesser Redpoll, Goshawk, Willow Tit, Crossbill
30/09OspreyLake Vyrnwy. One flew down lake c.7pm. Also Mandarin Duck near tower
27/09Red-breasted MerganserLake Vyrnwy. Redhead this evening on the lake off the Old Village CP
15/09OspreyLake Vyrnwy. One through today
11/09OspreyDolydd Hafren. In morning. Also Green Sandpiper, Common Sandpiper, Snipe ,3 Little Egret, 2 Little Grebe, 2 Reed Warblers, 2 Stonechat, Redshank heard
07/09Barn OwlButtington. one across main road between Buttington and Pool Quay 9pm
06/09Common ScoterLake Vyrnwy. Single female late evening from Old Village car park
01/09Yellow WagtailBerriew. Male at 4pm between Berriew and Welshpool by Montgomery Canal
29/08Marsh HarrierLake Vyrnwy. Female/juv over early pm, 2 Hobby, 2 Goshawk, Grasshopper Warbler, 8 Willow Tit
28/08HobbyGuilsfield. Harassing c70 House Martins this morning.
24/08DunlinDolydd Hafren. 1 in evening
22/08Spotted RedshankDyfi Junction. 1 by a pool in Ceredigion but just made Monts airspace in flight...
21/08Ringed PloverLake Glaslyn. At least 2 present - probably 3
15/08HobbyMochdre. 2 early morning
15/08HobbyMiddletown. 1 harassing House Martins
13/08HobbyLlanfyllin. 1 north of town mid morning
09/08HobbyBwlchyddar. 1 hawking insects midday
03/08HobbyLlandysil. 1 hunting young hirundines over the village 8.50pm
02/08Little Owlnear Llandysil. 1 after dark
26/07Common ScoterLake Vyrnwy. 9 off dam this morning (1f, 8m)
17/07Common ScoterLake Vyrnwy. Male on lake from Old Village. Also at Centenary Hide were 2 Mandarin, 2 Teal, 8 Mallard, Little Grebe, 2 Willow Tit, 2 Kingfisher
14/07HobbyLake Vyrnwy. 1 over dam 9am, 200+ Siskin (many juv) & 1 juv Lesser Redpoll at feeders
06/07HobbyThe Wern. One hunting am (caught a Swallow)
05/07LapwingThe Wern. c40 in stubble fields mix of adult/juv's
04/07Linnetnear Dolfor. 120+ = a good sized flock
10/06Hawfinchnear Dolanog. Singleton visiting private garden. Also 1, mid June, visiting garden at Forge
29/05Mediterranean GullLlyn Coed y Dinas. Pair still present
27/05BuzzardDolydd Hafren. Count of c.30 on thermals at 5pm
27/05Mediterranean GullLlyn Coed y Dinas. Pair still - nesting looks promising
25/05Yellow WagtailCarreghofa. Male nr Llanymynech disputing territory with Skylarks
22/05Marsh HarrierDolydd Hafren. Female reported (am) headed towards Welshpool. Also Redshank & Yellow Wagtail
22/05Mediterranean GullLlyn Coed y Dinas. 2 still present & Barnacle Goose until 12.40pm (presumably feral origin)
20/05Mediterranean GullLlyn Coed y Dinas. 2 (adult & 2nd summer) in BHG colony showing signs of nest building
07/05Spotted FlycatcherLlanidloes. Single at Gorn Rd this morning
07/05Spotted FlycatcherLake Vyrnwy. 4+ today (all common migrants have now returned here)
05/05HobbyFour Crosses. Overhead between Four Crosses & Llandrinio, evening
03/05HobbyLake Vyrnwy. Over Red Trail
01/05Reed WarblerLlyn Coed y Dinas.
30/04Little GullLlyn Coed y Dinas. 1st winter present 16:00 & Yellow Wagtail
30/04SwiftGuilsfield. 1 over Groes this morning
29/04Grasshopper WarblerThe Wern. First of season, first heard on 25th
22/04Cetti's WarblerPwll Penarth. Singing bird & pair Common Sandpiper, Reed & Sedge Warblers
21/04Wood WarblerPendugwm Woods. First report of 2016
20/04Ring OuzelLake Vyrnwy. Y Gadfa area & Fieldfare still around plus pair Common Sandpiper
20/04MerlinDolanog. Female reported
19/04Yellow WagtailDolydd Hafren. One plus Goosander, Common Sandpiper, Stock Dove, White Wagtail, Little Ringed Plover
19/04Ring OuzelLake Vyrnwy. Pair this morning but not accessible plus passage Osprey
17/04Little GullDolydd Hafren. 1st winter (am) plus male Lesser Spotted Woodpecker (in oaks to right of far hide), Garden Warbler, 4 Little Ringed Plover, 1 Green Sandpiper, 8+ Common Sandpipers, 3 pr Oystercatcher
17/04Lesser WhitethroatMiddletown. Singing male this morning
16/04OspreyPwll Penarth. One over
16/04Ring OuzelLake Vyrnwy. Male still present at y Gadfa
16/04ShovelerLlyn Coed y Dinas. Pair & 150+ Sand Martin
15/04Sedge WarblerLlyn Coed y Dinas. First report of 2016 & 200+ Swallow
14/04DunlinLlyn Coed y Dinas. Singleton
14/04Ring OuzelLake Vyrnwy. Male at y Gadfa still with 1 Fieldfare
13/04Ring OuzelLake Vyrnwy. Male at y Gadfa 6.30pm. Also 2 Little Egret present today
13/04CuckooNear Staylittle. 1 present
12/04White StorkCors Dyfi. Overhead at 12.35pm following the Dyfi north
12/04Little GullLlyn Coed y Dinas. 2 in afternoon - adult & immature
10/04Yellow WagtailDolydd Hafren. 1 male plus Osprey over heading NW at 9.30am, 2 singing Redstart, Blackcap, 6 House Martin, 2 Little Ringed Plover, Common Sandpiper, 2 Green Sandpiper, Little Egret, 2 Shelduck
10/04House MartinPwll Penarth. 6 through am & singing Cetti's Warbler
10/04Pied FlycatcherLlanfyllin. Male this morning
07/04RedstartDolyfdd Hafren. Also 2 Shelduck, 2 Swallow, 2+ Sand Martin, Little Egret
04/04Great Grey ShrikeLake Vyrnwy. Seen from Red Trail
03/04OspreyCaersws. 1 hovering over River Severn also 3 Little Ringed Plover, 4 Snipe, 2 Oystercatcher, 8 Teal & 10 Sand Martin
03/04OspreyLake Vyrnwy. 1 over late am, also 36+ Brambling with Chaffinch(150+), Goshawk
02/04House MartinCoedway. 2 over plus singing Willow Warbler, 3 pairs Tree Sparrow
28/03BlackcapPwll Penarth. Male singing nr Aberbechan, Barn Owl, 81 Pied Wagtail in roost, male Sparrowhawk
27/03Sand MartinPwll Penarth. 20 plus singing Chiffchaffs (also 1 at Aberbechan), Water Rail, Robin nest building
27/03WheatearDolydd Hafren. First of year plus Little Ringed Plover, Common Sandpiper, 7 Sand Martin, 2 Green Sandpiper, Chiffchaffs, 2 Water Rail
26/03SwallowLymore Pools. 2 present today
26/03SwallowPwll Penarth. 2 plus 30 Sand Martin, 15+ Chiffchaff, calling Cetti's Warbler again
26/03Sand MartinLlyn Coed y Dinas. 33+ through today, 1 Swallow & calling Chiffchaff, 9 Snipe
25/03RavenLake Vyrnwy. Flock of 60+ also multiple Goshawk showing well in sunshine
25/03OspreyPowis Castle. 1 over heading south c.11am
23/03Cetti's WarblerPwll Penarth. Report of singing bird at 11.30am
23/03BitternCors Dyfi. 1 on reserve & 3 Whooper Swan flying down river
23/03Meadow PipitLlanidloes. 80-100 flock at Gorn Hill on spring passage & 2 singing Chiffchaff
22/03RedshankLake Vyrnwy. 2 on beach by hotel entrance (am)
21/03Great Grey ShrikeDyfnant Forest. Approx grid ref SJ000164 and pair Stonechat nearby.
18/03ScaupLlangurig. 3 male & 1 female at Marsh's Pool this morning. Still present 11am
17/03Little GullLlyn Coed y Dinas. 1st winter, afternoon until 3.30pm. Also Little Egret, 6 Snipe
16/03ChiffchaffFan Pool. Singing bird. 1 was also reported from Pwll Penarth yesterday
13/03Common Sandpiper Caersws. 2 overwintering birds plus 2 Green Sandpiper, 2 Oystercatcher, Curlew, 20 Snipe, pair Goosander, 23 Teal & 4 Cormorant
13/03Whooper SwanAberhafesp. 10 (1 juv) plus 4 Greylag, 2 Teal, Snipe & 20 Skylark
10/03Little OwlMontgomery. 1 calling at night plus Barn Owl & 3 Tawny Owl
06/03HawfinchPowis Castle. 3 reported this morning plus Lesser Spotted Woodpecker again
06/03Whooper Swannr Aberhafesp. At least 14 today
06/03PintailLlyn Coed y Dinas. 5 this morning departed north at 12:50pm
05/03Whooper Swannr Aberhafesp. 15 with 2 Mute Swan (same field as on 3rd)
05/03PintailLlyn Coed y Dinas. 5 present this morning (2 drakes)
03/03Whooper Swannr Aberhafesp. 10+ with Mutes in field north of footbridge c.SO058925 (visible from the back road)
25/02Great Grey ShrikeCeri Ridgeway. 10yds on the Monts side of the border (grid ref SO19458704)
23/02Little OwlHighgate. At 9.15pm
22/02ChiffchaffPwll Penarth. Over wintering bird today
19/02Great Grey ShrikeLake Vyrnwy. Still on Red Trail. It moves along the Red Trail but for past 2 days it has been at far west end (today at 11am it was at grid ref SH97772099)
18/02Great Grey ShrikeLake Vyrnwy. Single bird again Red Trail
16/02Great Grey ShrikeDyfnant Forest. Single bird in northern section (i.e. Cownwy Valley area) - probably one of the birds seen at Vyrnwy
14/02Great Grey ShrikeLake Vyrnwy. Single bird still present Red Trail. Plus Goshawk
12/02Whooper SwanCaersws. Possibly as many as 12 in field alongside A489 between Caersws & Penstrowed, opp Red House Farm. Certainly some present!
11/02Great Grey ShrikeLake Vyrnwy. 2 birds 12.30pm on Red Trail. Also Goshawk
04/02Hen HarrierCors Dyfi. Female present today
02/02Little OwlAberhafesp. One at night
31/01ChiffchaffNewtown. One in private garden
31/01BlackcapGuilsfield. Male in private garden this morning
27/01Pink-footed GooseWelshpool. c.80 high overhead going northeast at 2.35pm
24/01Lesser Spotted WoodpeckerPowis Castle. Flitting around oak tree tops at main car park
23/01GadwallLlyn Coed y Dinas. 2 this morning & 19 Mute Swan (8 juv's)
22/01PintailLlyn Coed y Dinas. 1 drake plus 4 Goldeneye (2m 2f), Water Rail
21/01Whooper SwanCaersws. 4 adults in a favoured field near Caersws with 4 adult Mutes. Also pair of Mutes on river at Caersws & pair of Mutes on a field near Aberhafesp with solitary adult Mute nearby
16/01BitternCors Dyfi. Still present. Also reports from 11th & 12th
11/01Whooper SwanAberhafesp. Pair on fields behind Ty-mawr farm SW of Aberhafesp, on south bank of river
10/01BitternCors Dyfi. Bird photographed by stealth camera
2015
27/12HawfinchPowis Castle. One plus Crossbill, Green Woodpecker & Marsh Tit
27/12Water RailFlash, Welshpool. 2 plus 12 Tufted Duck & 2 Snipe. Nearby 2000+ LBB Gull and a few Herring Gull on flooded fields
18/12ChiffchaffNewtown. At Sewage works, 4 including another putative Siberian Chiffchaff (tristis) - different bird to 16th. Also a Willow Warbler with a damaged wing.
16/12YellowhammerLymore. 50+ on top of hedges where Offa's Dyke passes through Lymore.
16/12ChiffchaffNewtown. At Sewage works, Siberian Chiffchaff (tristis) with 2 x collybita plus female Mandarin Duck, 50 Fieldfare, many Reed Bunting and Goldcrest
10/12Short-eared OwlCors Dyfi. Afternoon sighting
04/12Great Black-backed GullCaersws. 5 in flooded fields nr Maes Mawr hall with c.800 Herring Gull, c.200 Lesser Black-backed Gull
04/12BlackcapWelshpool. 1 male
22/11Red-breasted MerganserLake Vyrnwy. Female plus 12 female Common Scoter, female Goldeneye and 5 Pintail (1m, 4f)
21/11FirecrestNewtown. One reported - no further info
21/11Common ScoterLake Vyrnwy. 3 female plus 1 female Goldeneye
04/11BramblingCarno. Male at feeders. Widespread county sightings of the species this week - looks like it could be a good Brambling winter
03/11Snow GooseUpper Dyfi Estuary. 5 of uncertain origin arrived just after dawn
03/11ChiffchaffLake Vyrnwy. One standard p.collybita again
01/11ChiffchaffLake Vyrnwy. One standard p.collybita this morning
31/10Golden PloverCeri Ridgeway. c.50 over this morning
29/10PintailLake Vyrnwy. 1 (probably eclipse male) at top of the Lake for past week.
25/10BramblingDolydd Hafren. Male and 2 late Swallows
25/10FirecrestLake Vyrnwy. Female today plus Siberian Chiffchaff (ssp tristis), Hen Harrier (ring-tail)
22/10Common ScoterCommins Coch. Adult male feeding on the Afon Twymyn
17/10ShovelerLlyn Coed y Dinas. Pair + Snipe, Reed Bunting, Kingfisher, Little Egret, 18 Lapwing
16/10Yellow-browed WarblerNewtown. Briefly only in top of sycamore at grid ref SO110915
15/10BramblingLake Vyrnwy. 3 overhead today
15/10Yellow-browed WarblerNewtown. Still present to lunchtime at least
15/10RedstartLlandysil. Female/juv at Green Lane near Llandysil (am)
14/10FieldfareLake Vyrnwy. Flocks of 15+30 plus 100's of Redwing now around the county
14/10Yellow-browed WarblerNewtown. Still present in sycamore trees behind MacDonalds
12/10WoodcockLlyn Hir. 1st of the season
12/10Yellow-browed WarblerNewtown. With tit flock in car park trees behind MacDonalds at 2.30pm
11/10Common ScoterLake Vyrnwy. A male on lake & 1st-year Lapwing on shore
08/10MerlinLlyn Hir. Also Redwing, ringtail Hen Harrier, 2 Kestrel, Jack Snipe, 25 Snipe, 30 Lapwing, 50 Golden Plover, 60 Goldfinch & 150 Meadow Pipit
08/10RedwingLake Vyrnwy. 20+ first of autumn and 60+ Lesser Redpoll
06/10Jack SnipeLlyn Hir. 1st of autumn, still 2 Hen Harrier, 30 Snipe, 40 Golden Plover, Sparrowhawk, Goosander & 200 Meadow Pipit
03/10Hen HarrierLlyn Hir. 2 plus Red Kite, Sparrowhawk, Buzzard, Kestrel, c100 Goldfinch, c50 Lapwing
29/09WigeonLake Vyrnwy. 23 this morning are first reported of winter
23/09Hen HarrierLlyn Hir. 2 passage birds (a male & ring-tail) plus 2 Kestrel, Barn Owl, 30 Golden Plover, 25 Snipe, 10 Lapwing, Stonechat, 50 Goldfinch & 400 Meadow Pipit
19/09Black RedstartLake Vyrnwy. Female/juvenile type in clearfell below Rhiwargor waterfall grid SH955244 this morning
18/09Great Black-backed GullNewtown. 2 soaring low over Newtown cricket pitch pm
11/09Marsh HarrierLlyn Hir. Female/juvenile type quartered marshland on SE side of lake for 5 mins this afternoon before heading off west
23/08OspreyDolydd Hafren. 1 plus 3 Little Egret, Common Sandpiper, Green Sandpiper
22/08Little EgretLlyn Coed y Dinas. 4 present this morning plus Sedge Warbler, Reed Warbler
20/08Lesser WhitethroatLlyn Coed y Dinas. At least one plus 2 Green Sandpiper, Common Sandpiper, 2 Reed Warbler, 3 Little Egret
17/08OspreyDolydd Hafren. 2 present (ringed Blue YU and ringed Blue HL1)
16/08OspreyDolydd Hafren. One present (ringed Blue YU)
15/08OspreyDolydd Hafren. 2 present (ringed Blue YU and ringed Blue HL1)
15/08Great White EgretLake Vyrnwy. Still present
14/08OspreyDolydd Hafren. 2 present (ringed Blue YU and ringed Blue HL1)
14/08Great White EgretLake Vyrnwy. Still present
13/08OspreyDolydd Hafren. One present pm
13/08Great White EgretLake Vyrnwy. Still present
12/08Great White EgretLake Vyrnwy. Still present
11/08OspreyDolydd Hafren. Juvenile this afternoon
11/08Great White EgretLake Vyrnwy. Still present
09/08Green SandpiperLlyn Coed y Dinas. 3 present
09/08RavenBeacon Ring. Flock of 45+
09/08HobbyMiddletown. One overhead, pm
09/08Great White EgretLake Vyrnwy. Still, 10.15am, on grass/rushes at end of Centenary Hide branch. Best view from road along south side near where river from Bala road enters lake
08/08Great White EgretLake Vyrnwy. Still, to at least 4.15pm, viewable from 'Lakeside Hide', in grassy area to the right at top end of the lake
07/08Great White EgretLake Vyrnwy. Single this pm - top end of Lake i.e. near Centenary Hide
07/08HobbyWelshpool. 1 over north of town with 100+ Swift, c.40 Swallow
29/07GoosanderLlanfyllin. Flock of 20+, 1st year/female type flew west at 11am
24/07Green SandpiperLlyn Coed y Dinas. Pair plus Kingfisher
22/07CrossbillBwlchyddar. Flock of 22 this morning
21/07HobbyGuilsfield. 1 over this morning
17/07Black-tailed GodwitLlyn Coed y Dinas. 1 late pm plus Green Sandpiper, Little Egret, Reed & Sedge Warbler
11/07Green SandpiperLlyn Coed y Dinas. 2 plus 2 Common Sandpiper
09/07QuailLake Vyrnwy. One singing today plus at dam wall, 9 Common Sandpiper
08/07Common ScoterLlyn Clwyedog. Group of 10-12 from midday on 6th 'til 8.30pm on 8th. Also 2 Oystercatcher at north end.
04/07Green SandpiperLlyn Coed y Dinas. Still (there were 2 on 1st)
02/07Great Black-backed GullLake Glaslyn. One with a few Herring & Lesser Black-backed Gulls
30/06Mediterranean GullLlyn Coed y Dinas. Adult (missing left foot) plus immature Shelduck still
28/06Green SandpiperLlyn Coed y Dinas. 1 plus 9 Lapwing
15/06Green SandpiperLlyn Coed y Dinas. One present for 2nd consecutive day
14/06HobbyMiddletown. One over
10/06Turtle DovePentrebeirdd. Single bird in private garden today
03/06Marsh HarrierCors Dyfi. Several views throughout the day
24/05NightjarLake Vyrnwy. First churring bird of year
24/05Mediterranean GullLlyn Coed y Dinas. Long staying bird present
18/05Mediterranean GullLlyn Coed y Dinas. Long staying bird still & 6 Shelduck
15/05Mediterranean GullLlyn Coed y Dinas. Long staying bird still & 2 pair Shelduck, 4 Reed Warbler
10/05Spotted FlycatcherPowis Castle. One in car park 1pm
09/05Mediterranean GullLlyn Coed y Dinas. 1st summer still present and 30+ House Martin
06/05Arctic TernLlyn Coed y Dinas. One briefly (pm)
05/05GoldeneyeLlanerfyl area. Drake at a private site plus Whinchat
04/05SwiftLlyn Coed y Dinas. 20+ at 8am but no sign of Garganey
03/05GarganeyLlyn Coed y Dinas. Drake present still at 12.30pm along left side bank
02/05Mediterranean GullLlyn Coed y Dinas. The 1st summer bird again
01/05Spotted FlycatcherLake Vyrnwy. One today plus Garden Warbler
30/04Little GullLlyn Coed y Dinas. Adult again at lunchtime plus 1st summer Mediterranean Gull
29/04Little GullLlyn Coed y Dinas. Adult present this afternoon
28/04Lesser WhitethroatPontrobert. One plus Garden Warbler
26/04Reed WarblerLlyn Coed y Dinas. One plus Whitethroat
26/04GarganeyDolydd Hafren. Pair in front of 1st hide apparently present since 21st. Can be elusive. Also 2 Whimbrel, 2 Hobby, Lesser Whitethroat, Whitethroat, Whinchat, 4 Swift, Sedge & Reed Warblers. 87 species seen there this morning
23/04WhitethroatMiddletown Hill. First reported this year
22/04Garden WarblerNr Welshpool. First reported this year
22/04Wood WarblerLake Vyrnwy. 1st singing male of year plus belated news of a Whinchat on 19th
20/04Lesser Spotted WoodpeckerBreidden Hill. On way up to Rodneys Pillar plus Green & Great Spotted Woodpecker, Willow Tit excavating nest hole, Crossbill (ad & juv), Tree Pipit
18/04HobbyHafren Forest. One from picnic area (SN852881) plus Goshawk, Green Woodpecker, Crossbill, Cuckoo
16/04CuckooCwm Biga. One this morning at Cwm Biga (near Clwyedog)
16/04CuckooLake Vyrnwy. At least 1 & female Ring Ouzel on Dinas Mawddwy road
15/04Ringed PloverLlyn Coed y Dinas. One plus 3 Common Sandpiper, 60 Sand Martin, 10 Swallow, Sedge Warbler, 5 Snipe, 20 Tufted Duck
13/04Mediterranean GullLlyn Coed y Dinas. Present lunchtime & Sedge Warbler, 2 singing Blackcap
12/04Sedge WarblerLlyn Coed y Dinas. 1 in front of hide & Common Sandpiper, 2 pr Great Crested Grebe
12/04GreenshankDolydd Hafren. 1 present & 6 Common Sandpiper, 4 LRP, 2 Green Sandpiper, 2 Redshank, 4 Redstart, 60+ Sand Martin
11/04Pied FlycatcherLlanidloes. 1, Allt Goch Wood & Blackcap, 2 Willow Warbler, abundant Chiffchaff
11/04Sand MartinLlyn Coed y Dinas. 150+, 20 Swallow, drake Shoveler
10/04Green SandpiperLlyn Coed y Dinas. 1 briefly
09/04OspreyLake Vyrnwy. Passed through & caught fish near dam
09/04BlackcapPwll Penarth. A singing male today plus 2 others near Burgedin Lock
06/04Willow WarblerDolydd Hafren. 2 (on 5th) are 1st this year as were 3 Little Ringed Plover. 25 Goosander (9 males) + 12 ducklings, 3 Green Sandpiper, 4 Oystercatcher, 32 Curlew, Lapwing (displaying), 7 Sand Martin, 5 Little Egret
06/04Ring OuzelKerry Ridgeway. One just inside the Monts border late pm
05/04RedshankLlyn Coed y Dinas. Single present
04/04House MartinLlyn Coed y Dinas. 1 with 4 Swallow, Sand Martin.
04/04OystercatcherLake Vyrnwy. 5 passage birds on dam wall (am)
03/04PochardLlyn Coed y Dinas. 1 drake+2 duck, 4 pairs Moorhen, Kingfisher, 11 Snipe
02/04RedstartLlanfyllin. One and another at Lake Vyrnwy today as well
02/04Great Grey ShrikeLake Vyrnwy. Also Short-eared Owl (but both brief/ inaccessible), 10+ Fieldfare
01/04SwallowLlyn Coed y Dinas. 2 early pm plus 2 Sand Martin, 2 Oystercatcher, Shoveler, Red Kite, Snipe, Chiffchaffs
31/03Mediterranean GullLlyn Coed y Dinas. Still plus 4 Chiffchaff, 3 Shoveler, 4 Teal, Sparrowhawk, Snipe, 2 Oystercatcher, Lapwing
30/03Mediterranean GullLlyn Coed y Dinas. Summer plumage 2nd winter bird again (pm)
29/03Mediterranean GullLlyn Coed y Dinas. 1 adult briefly at 2:30pm plus pair Red Kite, 20+ Curlew over
28/03KittiwakeLlyn Coed y Dinas. Adult bird this morning with 30+ Sand Martin through & 6 Chiffchaff. A 1st winter Kittiwake then at 5:15-5.20pm
26/03Hen HarrierCors Dyfi. Female present
26/03KittiwakeLlyn Coed y Dinas. Pair at 3.30pm on island in front of the hide plus 3 Shoveler
25/03ShovelerLlyn Coed y Dinas. Six present - a high count for Montgomeryshire!
24/03RedstartCwmbiga. 1 very early male seen and heard
23/03BlackcapSarn. Male in private garden
20/03ChiffchaffPwll Penarth. 4 calling (widespread in small numbers now) plus 8 Bullfinch, 2 Kingfisher, 2 Water Rail and a colour-ringed Dipper
19/03WheatearLlanbrynmair. Small flock are first reported this year
17/03RedshankLlyn Coed y Dinas. 1 present (clearly a movement through county at present) plus Chiffchaff
17/03White-fronted GooseDolydd Hafren. Still, 2 European race birds plus 5 Redshank
15/03Sand MartinPwll Penarth. 3 over plus singing Chiffchaff
15/03White-fronted GooseDolydd Hafren. 2 European race birds from 2nd hide plus 4 Stonechat (all female), 2 Chiffchaff, c.120 Curlew, 50+ Lapwing, 2 Shelduck, Little Egret, 100+ Wigeon, 2 Red Kite, 3 Sparrowhawk 8+ Buzzard
15/03Sand MartinLlyn Coed y Dinas. Still 2 present this morning
14/03Sand MartinLlyn Coed y Dinas. 2 late morning, first reported this year
14/03Tree SparrowLymore. 2 in cricket pitch fields plus c.100 Linnet, 20 Fieldfare, Reed Buntings
13/03Great White EgretCors Dyfi. (Also seen 12th). c.6 Yellowhammer at Visitor Centre feeders
13/03ChiffchaffWern. 1 by canal this morning
03/03BramblingCommins Coch. Male at feeders. Very scarce this winter...
01/03Hen HarrierCors Dyfi. Female over reeds for approx 1 hour at midday. NB The 360 Observatory is now open every day from 10am
26/02Green SandpiperDolydd Hafren. 2 this pm plus 350+ Lapwing, 100+ Curlew, 100+ Fieldfare, 10+ Redwing, Little Egret, 4 Oystercatcher (1 right leg ringed), Peregrine
26/02GoldeneyeLlyn Mawr. 1 female type.
25/02BitternLlyn Coed y Dinas. Evening. Please advise if seen since!
24/02BitternLlyn Coed y Dinas. Still present
22/02HawfinchPowis Castle. 6 present until 7.45am
21/02GoshawkCwm Biga. Male this morning & 100+ Siskin, 16+ Crossbill
20/02BitternLlyn Coed y Dinas. Still, in front of hide, pm
18/02BitternLlyn Coed y Dinas. Still present, evening c5.30pm is best time to see it
18/02Little EgretPenybontfawr. Present at 9am
17/02Short-eared OwlGlaslyn. Evening, plus 2 Kestrel and Red Grouse (heard)
17/02BitternLlyn Coed y Dinas. Showing well early pm
15/02BitternLlyn Coed y Dinas. Plus Kingfisher
14/02Whooper SwanCaersws. 11 with 4 Mute Swan today
13/02BitternLlyn Coed y Dinas. Visible from 11am plus 4 Goosander, 3 Shelduck
12/02BitternLlyn Coed y Dinas. Showing well late evening (until 5.43pm!)
12/02Whooper SwanCaersws. c.20 reported on recent mornings in usual fields next to Red House Farm near Caersws
11/02BitternLlyn Coed y Dinas. Plus 2 Shelduck, 7 Common Snipe
09/02BitternCors Dyfi. Trailcam image on facebook timed at 15:01 so confirming at least 2 birds in the county.
09/02BitternLlyn Coed y Dinas. From 5.15pm plus Oystercatcher, Snipe, Reed Bunting
08/02Little EgretLlanfyllin. Near car park on R. Cain
07/02BitternLlyn Coed y Dinas. Again from 2pm
06/02BitternLlyn Coed y Dinas. Present again late pm
06/02LapwingDolydd Hafren. 700+ this morning plus Green Sandpiper
04/02BitternLlyn Coed y Dinas. Present early morning (8am) & late evening
03/02BitternLlyn Coed y Dinas. Again from 3.30pm today & 3+ Reed Bunting
02/02BitternLlyn Coed y Dinas. Again from 5pm in front of hide
01/02BitternLlyn Coed y Dinas. Showing well from 5pm in front of hide
31/01HawfinchPowis Castle. 6 briefly 8.30am, car park trees
30/01BitternCors Dyfi. Pic taken by trail camera
24/01GoosanderLlyn Coed y Dinas. 3M & 2F plus 47 Greylag, 10 Snipe
24/01Jack SnipeLlyn Hir. 1 with 13 Woodcock, 40 Snipe, 3 Golden Plover, 20 Lapwing
24/01Red GrouseGlaslyn. 4 plus 3 Goldeneye
24/01Whooper SwanCaersws. 12 plus 32 Snipe, Common Sandpiper, Green Sandpiper
24/01HawfinchPowis Castle. 15 plus Green Woodpecker
24/01Tree SparrowLymore Estate. 15-20 in the field & hedge opposite cricket ground plus 4 Gadwall, 150 Wigeon
23/01Little EgretMontgomery. 1 over at 8:10am heading towards Lymore
22/01Tree SparrowLymore Park. 6+ in Linnet & Chaffinch flock
22/01Barn OwlPool Quay. On the A483 southbound layby fence, Pool Quay straight, 4:15am
20/01Two-barred CrossbillLake Vyrnwy. Male with 10 Common Crossbill on blue trail SJ01551843 at 15:10. Will be new County Record if accepted. Not seen 21/01.
20/01KestrelWelshpool. 3 at Red Bank 8:50am
18/01MandarinLymore Pools. 2 on Lower Pool & 119 Wigeon, 2 Gadwall on Top Pool
18/01PintailLlyn Coed y Dinas. A drake this morning plus 19 Snipe
15/01MerlinWelshpool. Top of Red Bank mid morning plus 20 Redwing at Windmill Lane
08/01GoldeneyeLlyn Clywedog. 4 on the Afon Biga branch
06/01LapwingLlyn Coed y Dinas. 300+ present with 9 Goosander, Shelduck, Snipe, 6 Bullfinch, Sparrowhawk
04/01ChiffchaffNewtown. 1 in private garden Treowen Estate this morning plus Bullfinch
03/01Pied WagtailWelshpool. 40+ Jehu Road 4.45pm, presumably coming in to roost nearby
2014
31/12HawfinchPowis Castle. 9 this morning plus 4 Bullfinch, 2 Nuthatch, 3 Goldcrest, 25+ Goldfinch, Mistle Thrush, Redwing, Marsh Tit, 2 Green Woodpecker
30/12HawfinchPowis Castle. 6 present (am) around the castle and 2 Peregrine over mid-day
29/12HawfinchPowis Castle. 4 briefly in tree tops by car park this morning plus Green Woodpecker, Marsh Tit, Redwing, Fieldfare, Water Rail, Bullfinch, 50 Goldfinch, 2 Sparrowhawk
29/12WoodcockThe Flash, Welshpool. 1 and 5+ Water Rail
28/12MerlinDolfor. Near Barns Wood, half way between Dolfor & Kerry
27/12ChiffchaffLlyn Coed y Dinas. Pair present
21/12Little EgretPenybontfawr. One on the Tanat (not seen on 22nd)
20/12Lesser Spotted WoodpeckerTrewern. By railway line
20/12RedshankLlyn Coed y Dinas. First reported on 19th and present at 12.30pm today
15/12Whooper SwanCaersws. 5 in field opposite Caersws FC at 12.20pm & Little Egret at the bridge
12/12ChiffchaffLlyn Coed y Dinas. 1 plus 1 male Goosander (wellies necessary car park flooded)
12/12MerlinLlyn Mawr. Female this morning
10/12Water RailWern. Plus 2 Grey Wagtail, Bullfinch, Redwing, Fieldfare and Barn Owl (9th)
09/12Great White EgretRiver Dyfi nr Machynlleth. A pair reported this pm
08/12SnipeLlyn Coed y Dinas. Count of 12 plus the drake Shoveler, Green Sandpiper, Sparrowhawk, juvenile Peregrine, 17 Wigeon, 20+ Lapwing, 3 Cormorant
08/12FieldfareBurgess Croft. 40+ with 6 Song Thrush and 17 Blackbird
06/12BlackcapMontgomery. 3 (2 male/1 fem) feeding on apple tree in private garden (and on 7th)
06/12ChiffchaffWern. 1 overwintering bird with Goldcrests this morning
01/12Green SandpiperLlyn Coed y Dinas. 1 present PM plus the drake Shoveler
30/11Common SandpiperLlyn Coed y Dinas. 1 still plus Green Sandpiper
29/11Short-eared OwlLlyn Hir. 2 plus 2 Jack Snipe, 4 Woodcock, Snipe, Lapwing, Golden Plover
29/11BramblingCeri Ridgeway. 150 plus 1000+ Chaffinch
29/11Common SandpiperCaersws. Late record of one on River Severn and it or another at Llyn Coed y Dinas where drake Shoveler remains plus a Chiffchaff, Starling roost 150-200
25/11MerlinLlyn Clywedog. Female, west side road (past sailing club) on final long straight where fishermen are
24/11LapwingLlyn Coed y Dinas. Flock increasing over last few days to 92, Shoveler (23/11), Kingfisher
20/11ShovelerLlyn Coed y Dinas. Drake still, 5 Snipe, Red Kite
20/11BlackcapDolydd Hafren. 2 plus 2 Water Rail, 7 Goosander, 25+ Curlew, Red Kite, Sparrowhawk, 6 Bullfinch, 30+ Linnet, 5 Buzzard, 15+ Wigeon, 35+ Lesser B B gull, 12+ Long Tailed Tit, 9 Teal, Reed Bunting
16/11Great White EgretCors Dyfi. Seen from 360 Observatory. Flew up the Dyfi and returned about 30 mins later
11/11ShovelerLlyn Coed y Dinas. 1 drake
09/11MerlinGlaslyn. 3 plus 2 Kestrel, 2 Goldeneye
09/11WheatearLlyn Hir. Greenland race bird plus 150 Golden Plover, 12 Lapwing, 2 Kestrel
09/11BlackcapMontgomery. A male feeding on apples in private garden late pm
08/11ChiffchaffPwll Penarth. 2 with tit flock
08/11FieldfareMontgomeryshire. First influx this week e.g. 20 at Lymore + 6 at Welshpool
08/11BramblingMontgomery. Male in small flock of Chaffinch in woods next to castle
06/11BlackcapLlanfyllin. Female this morning.
04/11BramblingLlanfyllin. 1 with Chaffinch flock at feeders in private garden
03/11GoldeneyeLlyn Coed y Dinas. 2 females plus female Goosander, 25 Lapwing, 5 Snipe
02/11Cetti's WarblerPwll Penarth. A singing bird briefly today plus 3 Water Rail calling, 120 Redwing overhead and 37 Magpie at roost
30/10WheatearLlyn Hir. Greenland race bird trapped & ringed last night
26/10RedstartMochdre. Female this morning - a very late record
16/10ChiffchaffThe Wern. Singing beside canal
15/10Short-eared OwlLlyn Hir. Also 2 Barn Owl, 35 Golden Plover, 10 Lapwing, 40 Snipe, 4 Jack Snipe, Redwing passage overhead
14/10RedwingLlanfyllin. First of the winter have reached the county
10/10Great Black-backed GullLlyn Coed y Dinas. Distant views of up to 3 birds on an island plus Blackcap and 7 Snipe
06/10WheatearDolydd Hafren. 3 females plus 3 Red-legged Partridge, 2 Kingfisher, Green Sandpiper, 14 Swallow, Barn Owl
01/10Water RailLlyn Coed y Dinas. Showing well from hide right hand window
27/09WigeonLymore. A few on the lake and Willow Tit in the woods.
27/09HobbyGlaslyn. Around track at lunchtime
24/09Green SandpiperLlyn Coed y Dinas. 3 still plus 2 Common Sandpiper, 3 Snipe, 14 Grey Heron, 2 Kingfisher, late Sedge & Reed Warblers, 2 Little Grebe. A flock of c.30 Jay flew swiftly across the reserve and up into the Llyfnant Valley
17/09Spotted FlycatcherWelshpool. 2 feeding in private garden
14/09RavenDolfor Hills. A common species but c.20 present is a good number
14/09Green SandpiperLlyn Coed y Dinas. Up to 3 have been present in Sept plus Common Sandpiper, Snipe, and 2 Kingfisher providing regular views
10/09Yellow WagtailDolydd Hafren. Male (late for these), 2 Green Sandpiper, 2 Clouded Yellow and lots of Migrant Hawkers & Common Darters
06/09WheatearNewtown. Female/1st year on railings at Treowen
01/09GreenshankLlyn Coed y Dinas. Arrived 3.30pm plus 5 Little Egret, 2 Green Sandpiper, 2 Sand Martin
31/08Little OwlPwll Penarth. Late evening - on post just inside western entrance to the reserve. Also roosts of hirundine (150-200 mostly Swallow) and Pied Wagtail (70+)
25/08Common TernLake Vyrnwy. On lake at 9am on barrel just off the turning for the Hotel
23/08Ring-necked ParakeetLlansantffraid-ym-Mechain. 3 reported over
23/08RedshankLake Vyrnwy. 3 at Lakeside Hide
19/08Yellow WagtailLlyn Coed y Dinas. Plus 2 Green Sandpiper, 1 Common Sandpiper, Little Egret
08/08HobbyMontgomery. Seen catching a Swallow at 6.30 at the entrance to Lymore. Also Spotted Flycatcher opposite the cricket ground and on 6th, Yellowhammer on Lymore section of Offa's Dyke
29/07Little EgretLlyn Coed y Dinas. Three today with 3 Common Sandpiper, 3 Green Sandpiper, Little Grebe, Kingfisher, 124 Mallard, Lapwing, Teal
28/07Little EgretLlyn Coed y Dinas. 5 this evening plus 4 Common & 1 Green Sandpiper, male Reed Bunting
24/07PeregrineGuilsfield. 2 over today at 2pm
20/07Green SandpiperLlyn Coed y Dinas. 2, also 2 Common Sandpiper
17/07Common ScoterLake Vyrnwy. 8 present.
10/07GadwallLlyn Coed y Dinas. Two plus Little Egret, Kingfisher, pair Great Crested Grebe + chicks and Tufted Duck + chicks
08/07HobbyLlanfyllin. One over this morning
07/07QuailHyddgen. At least one calling around SN784902. This is 4km southwest of the report on 6th so could be same bird
06/07QuailLake Glaslyn. Calling between car park and shore
04/07Green SandpiperLlyn Coed y Dinas.
30/06ShelduckLlyn Coed y Dinas. 2 adult & 9 juveniles + 2 Common Sandpiper (pm)
22/06Mediterranean GullLlyn Coed y Dinas. Adult at 5pm with Black Headed Gulls on big island in front of oak tree
19/06Common ScoterLake Vyrnwy. 90 (yes, ninety) and Osprey over.
05/06QuailLake Vyrnwy. Another calling and assumed to be a different bird to the one on the 30th.
30/05QuailLake Vyrnwy. One calling.
25/05ShelduckLlyn Coed y Dinas. One today
23/05Mediterranean GullLlyn Coed y Dinas. A first summer bird today plus 1 Common Tern
22/05Turtle DoveCors Dyfi. Present in adjacent caravan park (Morben Isaf) all day
16/05Spotted FlycatcherLlanfechain. First report of year. A bird returning to 2013 nest site
15/05DunlinLlyn Coed y Dinas. At 15:00, on left of big island briefly before disappearing around the back
13/05HoopoeMochdre. Present and calling from 11th to 13th when last seen in the village at 4pm for 20 mins.
10/05Arctic TernLlyn Coed y Dinas. 1st summer bird still present, last reported on 11th
09/05Arctic TernLlyn Coed y Dinas. 1st summer bird still present
09/05HobbyDolydd Hafren. Plus Yellow Wagtail
09/05Arctic TernLlyn Coed y Dinas. 1st summer bird present this afternoon
08/05GarganeyLlyn Coed y Dinas. Drake showing well close to first island
07/05HawfinchNewtown. One on feeders in private garden.
06/05Great White EgretLake Vyrnwy. In breeding plumage at top of lake in willow around Centenary hide (though can be very elusive). Last seen on 7th
04/05CuckooMiddletown Hill. Singing male at 5pm
30/04HobbyLake Vyrnwy. Sighting on the Red Trail plus pair Crossbill at Dam (male singing)
28/04Lesser WhitethroatMiddletown. Singing male
27/04Black TernLlyn Coed y Dinas. A pair this pm with 2 Arctic Tern and 1 'Commic' Tern
25/04RedwingLake Vyrnwy. Probably the last one this winter (?!) plus a Whitethroat on red trail
24/04Grasshopper WarblerLake Vyrnwy. First of year on moorland and Oystercatcher on dam
23/04OspreyWelshpool. 1 over this morning
22/04Reed WarblerLlyn Coed y Dinas. First reported 2014 plus Reed Bunting & Sedge Warbler
22/04WhinchatLake Vyrnwy. 2 today on the moors are Vyrnwy's first of 2014.
21/04Bean GooseCaersws. Presumed escape.
20/04SwiftDolydd Hafren. First record of year plus Sedge Warbler
20/04Arctic TernLlyn Coed Y Dinas. 3 plus Sedge Warbler in reeds
19/04CuckooHafren Forest. One calling in Cwm Biga area
18/04Wood WarblerLlanidloes. And 3 Tree Pipit on Gorn Hill
16/04OspreyDolydd Hafren. Late afternoon and then flew north. Plus Yellow Wagtail
15/04Marsh HarrierDolydd Hafren. Male this morning. Also Lesser Whitethroat and Garden Warbler
15/04House MartinSarn. A few overhead, the first reported this year
10/04OspreyLake Vyrnwy. Over, heading NW towards Bala
09/04Ring OuzelLake Vyrnwy. Pair, plus Great Grey Shrike, but neither species readily accessible as mobile on moorland
08/04Garden WarblerLlanerfyl. First reported this year
07/04RedstartMochdre. Male - first reported this year
06/04PintailPwll Penarth. A pair and large passage of Sand Martin/Swallow
03/04Pied FlycatcherLlanerfyl. Male - first reported this year
03/04Common SandpiperLlyn Coed y Dinas. Also Blackcap and pair Gadwall still, 50+ Swallow, 30+ Sand Martin, 2 Snipe, 2 Oystercatcher
03/04SwallowPontrobert. 2 plus Blackcap
01/04GadwallLlyn Coed y Dinas. A pair and 1000+ Black-headed Gulls
01/04Grey PartridgeCefn y Coed. 2 (near Abermule)
01/04Willow WarblerCors Dyfi. First reported this year
26/03Little Ringed PloverRiver Severn. 2, the first reported of 2014.
26/03WheatearLake Vyrnwy. Female on moorland edge, also 100+ Fieldfare/Redwing and Goshawk.
25/03FieldfareLlanfyllin. c.80 over with a few Redwing as winter thrushes move through county on return journey.
24/03Whooper SwanDolydd Hafren. 2 flying down river (pm)
21/03MerlinMeifod. Male heading north
21/03Mediterranean Gull?Llyn Coed y Dinas. UNCONFIRMED report of adult on 18th, but there were 7 Oystercatcher & 5 Snipe today
20/03Sand MartinLlyn Coed y Dinas. 30+ this morning
20/03White-fronted GooseDolydd Hafren. 2 European race (.albifrons) still present in front of 2nd hide (am)
19/03BlackcapLlandyssil. Singing male
19/03Sand MartinCaersws. Plus 6 Chiffchaff between Llanidloes and Caersws
18/03OystercatcherLlyn Coed y Dinas. The usual pair plus another 3
16/03White-fronted GooseDolydd Hafren. 2 of European race (.albifrons) with Greylags & Canadas
08/03ChiffchaffPwll Penarth. Most likely an overwintering bird?
07/03OspreyLlyn Coed y Dinas. Over field opposite the reserve flying south.
03/03ShovelerLlyn Coed y Dinas. Drake plus Wigeon & Teal
23/02Green SandpiperDolydd Hafren. 3 wintering birds present (there has been up to 4). Also 3's of Little Egret, Oystercatcher, Peregrine & Red Kite. 63 Curlew, c.20 Teal, 2 Wigeon, 2 Water Rail
23/02BitternLlyn Coed y Dinas. Again as per y'day
22/02BitternLlyn Coed y Dinas. Again, in to roost late evening
21/02BitternLlyn Coed y Dinas. One from 17:30 in bushes on left of island
13/02BlackcapGuilsfield. Male in garden this morning likely to have overwintered in the area
11/02PintailLlyn Coed y Dinas. Drake this morning
08/02BramblingLlanerfyl. 5 in private garden
05/02LapwingLlyn Coed y Dinas. 75 with 22 Wigeon, 8 Tufted Duck
04/02OystercatcherLlyn Coed y Dinas. Plus Snipe, 8+ Teal, 10+ Wigeon, 4 Heron, 6 Cormorant
03/02Stock DoveDolydd Hafren. Flock of 130 in the arable field, with 85 Linnet, 2 Little Egret
31/01MerlinCwm Biga. Female
26/01Short-eared OwlLlyn Hir. Plus 5 Teal, 6 Lapwing, 10+ Woodcock, 10+ Snipe, 8 Jack Snipe
24/01Little EgretDolydd Hafren. Also c.30 Curlew
24/01Whooper SwanAberhafesp. 5
22/01RedwingWelshpool. 40+ in field opposite Brynfa Farm, Red Bank plus 25+ Linnet
16/01SnipeGuilsfield. 20 - 30 in flight over Granllyn, Guilsfield (Woodland Trust reserve), pm
12/01AvocetLlyn Coed y Dinas.
12/01BlackcapGuilsfield. Male in a garden
12/01BlackcapGuilsfield. Male in a garden
11/01ShelduckLlyn Coed y Dinas. Also male Goosander, 3 Bullfinch, Teal, Tufted Duck, Wigeon, Cormorant, Mallard, Pied Wagtail
07/01Snow BuntingPentre. A male at midday, south of Pentre (east of Llanidloes)
01/01MerlinMontgomery.
2013
29/12Green SandpiperDolydd Hafren. 2 plus 2 Little Egret, 9 Snipe, Brambling, Goshawk
27/12Whooper SwanAberhafesp. 8 with 4 Mute Swan in the Severn Valley this afternoon.
24/12Great Grey ShrikeHafren Forest. OS grid SN848872. See blog for directions.
22/12ChiffchaffPwll Penarth. 2 present plus Blackcap (male), 20 Linnet, 3 Little Grebe, 20 Snipe, 2 Water Rail (heard)
15/12Jack SnipeCorndon Hill. Again, plus Common Snipe, 14 Golden Plover
14/12Jack SnipeCorndon Hill. 2+
13/12BitternCors Dyfi.
13/12ShovelerLlyn Coed y Dinas. 1st-winter drake, also 40+ Wigeon
08/12Whooper SwanLlyn Gwyddior. 4 present (grid ref SH9307)
07/12Whooper SwanLlyn Hir. 2 adults
04/12BlackcapPwll Penarth. Male in apple trees on sewage ponds fenceline. Also 12 Linnet, 16 Bullfinch, 84 Redwing, 12 Fieldfare, 40+ Blackbird, 2 Snipe, Water Rail, 7 Teal, 18 L-T Tit
03/12ChiffchaffPwll Penarth. Feeding in hedgerows by sewage works
30/11DunlinPwll Penarth. Possibly same bird as LyCD, plus 5 Water Rail, 20+ Teal, 6 Mute Swan, 2 Little Grebe, Moorhen, Coot, Green Woodpecker
30/11DunlinLlyn Coed y Dinas. Early am, plus Mandarin, Peregrine, 2 Goosander, 20+ Wigeon
29/11MandarinLlyn Coed y Dinas. (pm) Drake, still, perched in willow to right of hide
29/11BlackcapDolydd Hafren. Male, plus Little Egret, 90+ Linnet, 5 Reed Bunting, 6 Bullfinch
28/11BlackcapGuilsfield. Male in a garden this morning
25/11BlackcapDolydd Hafren. Pair still present plus Little Egret, 4 Snipe, 28 Curlew, 4 Water Rail, 500+ Canada Geese
25/11MandarinLlyn Coed y Dinas. Drake, still until 9am. Also 7 Snipe, 7 Lapwing, Goosander
24/11MandarinLlyn Coed y Dinas. 1 drake.
22/11GoosanderLlyn Coed y Dinas. 2 males (am). Sightings increasing with colder weather e.g. 1 today at Llyn y Grinwydden (pm) + pair on the canal at Welshpool earlier in week
21/11WoodcockLlanerfyl. 10+ in nearby fields (evening)
18/11LapwingLlyn Coed y Dinas. 41 present plus 12 Tufted Duck & female Sparrowhawk
17/11BlackcapDolydd Hafren. 2 (male & female)
17/11WigeonLymore Pool. 30 present plus 5 Goosander
15/11BullfinchCeri Forest. Flock of 18, plus 4 Woodcock, several flocks of 4-12 Crossbill
14/11Red KitePenegoes. 8 seen together just east of Penegoes over A489 (pm)
11/11Common SandpiperDolydd Hafren. Also 2 Green Sandpiper, 5 Snipe, 2 Water Rail (calling), 21 Lapwing, 80+ Linnet, 100+ Redwing, 34 Fieldfare, 423 Canada Geese & 1 Hare.
04/11BramblingLake Vyrnwy. 12+ with Chaffinch flock under beech trees on northern edge of lake (near Ty Uchaf turn). Also Crossbill overhead, Siskin on alders.
03/11MandarinDolydd Hafren. Female on flooded river, plus 4+ Snipe, Green Sandpiper, 27 Curlew, 10 Goosander, Peregrine, Merlin, 2 Little Grebe
02/11CurlewDolydd Hafren. 22 present
30/10Red KitePentre Llifior. 8 seen together (pm)
29/10BramblingDolfor. 30-40 feeding on beech mast in Chaffinch flock on road leading up to P&L windfarm
24/10DotterelCeri Ridgeway. Juvenile trapped & ringed at night, plus 7 Jack Snipe, 20+ Snipe, 11 Golden Plover, Woodcock (1st of season)
24/10Green SandpiperDolydd Hafren. 5 present, plus 4 Little Grebe, 2 Water Rail (heard), Peregrine (female)
22/10Water RailLlyn Coed y Dinas. Showing to left of hide, plus 3 Snipe, Wigeon
19/10Great Grey ShrikeHafren Forest. Grid SN864894, also Fieldfares
17/10PeregrineNewtown. Eating prey near Macdonalds (assume 'prey' was not a burger)
13/10ShovelerLlyn Coed y Dinas. 1 drake, plus 3 Snipe
11/10Whooper SwanLlyn Coed y Dinas. 2 present AM and from 4pm, also Common Sandpiper
11/10RedwingAcross the county. First reports of the winter at various locations
09/10BramblingLake Vyrnwy. First of the winter at feeders
06/10WigeonLymore Pools. Approx 20 present
06/10Yellow WagtailDolydd Hafren. Also Green Sandpiper, Water Rail and mix of departing summer migrants including reported late records of Garden Warbler, Lesser Whitethroat, Tree Pipit
06/10Great White EgretLlyn Coed y Dinas. Still, plus Common Sandpiper
05/10Great White EgretLlyn Coed y Dinas. 1 bird present but becoming more mobile, plus Dipper, Reed Bunting
04/10Great White EgretLlyn Coed y Dinas. 1 bird present, plus Gadwall (male), Common Sandpiper, 2 Snipe, 20 Tufted Duck, 7 Wigeon, Little Grebe
03/10Great White EgretLlyn Coed y Dinas. 1 bird present, plus 2 Snipe, 2 Common Sandpiper, 2 Gadwall, Little Grebe, 7 Lapwing
02/10Great White EgretPwll Penarth. 1 bird over, at 14:00, flying south, high up.
02/10Great White EgretLlyn Coed y Dinas. 1 bird present, plus 6 Snipe, Common Sandpiper, Sedge Warbler, Chiffchaff, Gadwall (male)
01/10Golden PloverCarno. 10 flying South over the Rhyd, Carno (AM). 2 on field by Llyn Mawr and another at Garreg Hir (PM).
01/10Great White EgretLlyn Coed y Dinas. Still, 2 birds, also Snipe, Lapwing, Common Sandpiper, Little Grebe
30/09Great White EgretLlyn Coed y Dinas. Still, 2 birds, plus 4 Snipe, 3 Green Sandpiper, 2 Common Sandpiper, Little Grebe, Wigeon, Sedge Warbler, Chiffchaff
29/09Great White EgretLlyn Coed y Dinas. Still, 2 birds
28/09Hen HarrierGlaslyn. South side of Lake, 5.45pm
28/09Great White EgretLlyn Coed y Dinas. Still, and a 2nd bird arrived late pm
27/09Great White EgretLlyn Coed y Dinas.
26/09GannetLlyn Coed y Dinas. Juvenile circling overhead (pm).
26/09Great White EgretLlyn Coed y Dinas.
Also 5 Green Sandpiper, Common Sandpiper, 2 Snipe, 3 Wigeon, Gadwall and 2 Chiffchaff
22/09Little GrebePwll Penarth. Pair on far side of pool. Also Water Rail, 3 Snipe, Reed Warbler
22/09GoshawkKerry Ridgeway.
21/09Black-tailed GodwitDolydd Hafren. Also Whimbrel, 50+ Curlew, 2 Hobby, Peregrine, Sparrowhawk, Red Kite, 2 Yellow Wagtail, Reed Warbler, Common Sandpiper, Green Sandpiper
20/09HobbyWelshpool.
Over Red Bank. Also 2 Wheatear.
20/09Green SandpiperLake Vyrnwy. At top end of lake.
15/09Yellow WagtailDolydd Hafren. Also Peregrine, Sparrowhawk, Goshawk, Common Sandpiper, Green Sandpiper, Reed Warbler, Wheatear
15/09GarganeyRiver Severn at Leighton. (Juvenile) Also 50+ Teal, Kingfisher, Green Sandpiper
14/09GoshawkCarno. Also Sparrowhawk, Kestrel, Red Kite, 2 Crossbill
14/09MerlinTalerddig
12/09Barnacle GooseFan
06/09Yellow WagtailLlyn Coed y Dinas
29/08BitternLake Vyrnwy
28/08Water RailMiddletown

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