More pics of this single and very intermittent visitor this morning - immediately after took these pics filled the feeder up since when it's not been back!
Notable Recent Sightings
Wednesday, November 25, 2020
Monday, November 23, 2020
Dolydd Hafren
This is a combined sightings list from Saturday and Sunday. 4 Water Rail in the reeds (first hide), ~20 Curlew, ~20 Lapwing, ~300 Lesser Black Backed Gull (half by the river and the other half in the fields near the farm), 3 Little Egret, 2 Little Grebe, 5 Teal and of course the thousands of Starlings roosting.
Sunday, November 22, 2020
Floats Like an Egyptian
Reported on 21st by Jeny Heard, an Egyptian Goose was still present today at Llyn Coed-y-Dinas, amongst 900-1000 Canada geese, which were uneasy due to an Otter patrolling at the far end of the lake. The adult and juvenile Great Crested Grebe remain, together with 20 Wigeon, 35 Teal and 20 Tufted Ducks. The Great White Egret can disappear from view into the reedbeds for many minutes, before raising its head again.
Friday, November 20, 2020
Thursday, November 19, 2020
Little bundles of joy!
I do like these little cotton buds - announce their imminent arrival, cluster together, feed like mad for 20 seconds then off they go! Apologies for iffy pic but direct into the glaring lunchtime sun - mustn't complain after all the recent deluges!
Sarn Garden Birds
A few pics from the garden these past few days using my study as a hide, camera on monopod, comfy chair, cup of tea etc etc. Tree Sparrow has been a real pain in the proverbial to get on camera as not in all the time and tricky to keep track of with 80+ House Sparrow blitzing the feeders
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Flashback to summer
Yellow Wagtail is a scarce visitor to Montgomeryshire, preferring damp meadows and rough cattle or sheep pasture. Thanks to Andy Knight for the pic (from Bacheldre, near Churchstoke). He says, "there were at least two pairs here this summer, the last sighting as late as mid Oct. We’ve only lived here three summers, and they’ve been present every year. They regularly frequent the garden and roof. Afraid I haven’t got any smart equipment!" Never mind Andy, it's a great record shot.
Sunday, November 15, 2020
Grebes and Egrets
This morning the Grey Heron at Llyn Coed-y-Dinas was outnumbered by 2 Little Egrets and 2 Great White Egrets. The adult Great Crested Grebe is still feeding the only youngster reared this year, and popped up with a perch close to me. The youngster was more interested in making a splash!
Dolydd Hafren
Bit more of a show from the Starlings this evening compared with Friday. They formed a much larger group, but performed their tight formations quite close to the ground, preferring to fly between the car park and the first hide.
