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

Thursday, April 28, 2011

Dyfi Osprey Project


Almost to the minute, the Dyfi female laid her second egg this afternoon three days after her first. Many first time breeders only lay two eggs but looking at both birds behaviourally today it wouldn't surprise me to see a third. Only time will tell of course - probably Sunday afternoon if it's going to happen. The second egg is unusually white on one half, quite distinctive and will aid us in keeping track of what's what in the nest if chicks appear.

Quite calm today after yet another intruding male alighted the nest yesterday evening only to be seen off by the female, he had no ring. Willow tit and loads of Lesser redpolls today, warblers everywhere seemingly.

2 comments:

  1. Brilliant news!! Will pop down next week and have a looksee!

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