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

Thursday, March 07, 2019

Tree Sparrow surprise

4 tree sparrows on our feeders today were a very pleasant surprise - and seemed to be just as happy on the fat balls as picking up mixed seed from the ground. They were joined by a female reed bunting, and plenty of siskins and goldfinches. These are the first we've seen here this year - if only they'd stay to breed, but they only visit very occasionally and always seem to be passing through. One day perhaps...………...


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  1. BRIAN POLLARD7 March 2019 at 20:03

    Excellent news Sue

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  2. Kev Joynes8 March 2019 at 16:06

    Lucky you ;fingers xed.

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  3. sue s9 March 2019 at 09:41

    Thanks both - one tree sparrow here on Wed, 4 on Thurs, one on Fri, but no sign of any so far today I'm afraid. A couple of redpolls here yesterday as well, which is always a treat.

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