Notable Recent Sightings

10/01 White Stork 1, photo'd near Llansantffraid, still present 15 Jan
01/10 Glossy Ibis 1, photo'd by Osprey camera at Cors Dyfi
17/09 Grey Phalarope 1 juv, Red Ridge Centre, Cefn Coch, photo'd
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, February 02, 2015

More luck with bittern than hawfinches!

The bittern appeared again today, spotted by Wyn in the reeds just before it moved into sight in front of the hide, at about 5 pm. What a privilege to have such good views, and to see every detail of its cryptic plumage. It made several quietish vocal sounds as it perched in the reeds, and as it occasionally stretched out a wing, the full beauty of the feather patterning was revealed. A rare treat indeed, and still there as the light disappeared. Good to see Brenda, Wyn and John too.

Still no luck with the hawfinches though, but there's always tomorrow!

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5 comments:

  1. Edd Cottell2 February 2015 at 19:06

    Well done Sue! Fabulous looking bird.

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  2. sue s2 February 2015 at 19:28

    Thanks Ed - luckily for me it was close enough to the hide for my little camera to get a record shot through the glass. But all I really wanted to do was to watch it!

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  3. BRIAN POLLARD3 February 2015 at 08:37

    Excellent Sue, and a great shot. Hope you get to see the Hawfinches.

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  4. Eryl Selly3 February 2015 at 16:59

    Nice! Will it still be there by the time I make it over from Llanidloes?

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  5. sue s3 February 2015 at 18:30

    Hope so Eryl! - there again tonight! It'll be good to see you.
    No luck with the hawfinches again early this morning, despite it being such a still and beautiful start to the day!

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