Notable Recent Sightings

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

Friday, April 08, 2011

Dyfi Osprey Project

Excellent news - As I write, 'Monty', our male osprey is standing on his nest perch eating a wriggling Mullet. Staff, volunteers and visitors saw him on Wednesday from the tower hide and again yesterday with pretty good views. After closer inspection this morning however we can confirm it's him - he is un-ringed of course, so we have to make doubly sure!

We have built a new nest on Cors Dyfi reserve this year as well but to date it remains unattended.

Plenty of warblers back now, a swallow yesterday, sand martins Monday and a stunning female marsh Harrier on Tuesday with that beautiful golden leading edges to her wings.

More info as I get it - we are open 10am to 6pm if you fancy a visit. Let's hope they breed this year!
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  1. Anonymous8 April 2011 at 09:13

    Fantastic news Emyr - let's hope they do breed and hang around this year

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