Notable Recent Sightings

20/04 Whimbrel 1, Dolydd Hafren
12/04 Black-necked Grebe 1, in breeding plumage, Llyn Coed-y-Dinas
10/01 White Stork 1, photo'd near Llansantffraid, present up to 28 Feb
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
   
See Sightings Archive for older records

Friday, January 04, 2019

Papillomavirus

A few Bramblings in my Welshpool garden most days, but this is the first I've seen with presumed Papillomavirus, though it is common in the local Bullfinch population. It would be interesting to hear from Tony Cross or Paul Leafe in Radnor as to whether they are seeing it amongst their catches this winter.
On my abortive hunt for Waxwings yesterday, a smart male Blackcap was in Buttington. 

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  1. BRIAN POLLARD5 January 2019 at 09:02

    Only had a couple of Brambling here both in nice condition. A few Siskin occasionally.

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  2. Kev Joynes5 January 2019 at 17:13

    Seen up to 100 Brambs so far and no sign of 'Fungusfoot".Our Bullies don't seem prone , but over the years it's been very common with the Chaffinches-since the Brambs hang about with their cousins it doesn't surprise if they get it too.

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