MONTGOMERYSHIRE BIRDS: Recent Reports

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

Tuesday, June 22, 2021

Long-eared Owl: a third chick was spotted at Cors Dyfi. Visible 9-12 June.

Little Egret: two, possibly three pairs making feeding flights at Welshpool heronry.

Yellow Wagtail: two or more pairs breeding at Bacheldre. Yellowhammers also plentiful.

Marsh Tit: regular visitor to feeder in Llanfechain during May.

Mandarin Duck: bred at Dolydd Hafren. 2 ducklings with parent on the river rapids by second hide, 18 June.

Many thanks to Sarah Tack, Claire Seddon, Andy Knight, Will Ferguson and Jeny Heard for these.

MONTGOMERYSHIRE BIRDS