MONTGOMERYSHIRE BIRDS: Sand Martin and other 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

Wednesday, March 15, 2023

Recent records:

15 Mar 5 Sand Martin, Dolydd Hafren

15 Mar 12 Brambling, Dolydd Hafren - since last week's snow, there has been a flurry of Brambling records from various parts of the county.

15 Mar c.50 Golden Plover, Heldre Hill, Long Mountain, near Welshpool

15 Mar 4 Yellowhammer, Bwlchyddar: 2 males and 2 females, in garden

11 Mar 62 Curlew, Dolydd Hafren: top count of the year here

5 Mar 1 Blackcap, Llanymynech, male singing in same spot by canal since 12 Feb.

Many thanks to Kevin Gallagher, Ken Clarke, Lindsay & Frank Mullins, Paul Davies, and Claire Backshall for these records.

MONTGOMERYSHIRE BIRDS