First visit for a long time. What a completely run down mess the reserve appears now. First Chiffchaff heard and seen, likewise Cettis Warbler heard and seen. 5 Bullfinch, 2 Reed Buntings 2 Little Grebe. No sign of Kingfisher or Dipper around the Weir.
Notable Recent Sightings
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, March 08, 2021
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Smart-shame about the reserve.
ReplyDeleteMeurig, that comment seems a little unfair, since there has been a lockdown for most of the last few months, and MWT have only just begun to have small volunteer parties operating again. We are struggling with very few resources to tackle a number of pressing jobs at all the MWT reserves.
ReplyDeleteI would echo Simon's point, and note that the volunteers plan to work on the reserve both this week and next. We would always welcome extra volunteers, as it's a huge task to keep all the 'plates spinning'.
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear the Cetti's is still about.
Yes very unfair given the current situation - also not sure how driving to and visiting a reserve accords with the current 'stay at home' guidance
ReplyDeleteI walked.
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