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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
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
   
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Tuesday, August 22, 2023

Duck shooting at Lymore Pools

Lymore Pools at Montgomery are locally important refuges for wintering duck, regularly attracting Shoveler and Gadwall, which are uncommon elsewhere in the county. Powis Estates have the shooting rights, and in recent years have restricted their shoots to pheasants. But this year they plan to include duck shooting - not illegal but regrettable, since wintering duck have found sanctuary there without disturbance. Recently Montgomeryshire Field Society enjoyed a day out there. I'll monitor the situation once the season starts, and may post an update.

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  1. Simon Boyes31 August 2023 at 17:29

    Following a conversation with the Powis Estates Manager and the local shoot captain, agreement has been reached to restrict duck shooting to three brief beats during the whole season. The shooters will be made aware of sensitive species there, and will shoot "only Mallard."

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    1. Anonymous3 September 2023 at 19:00

      Well done. Not easy. I hope they will not release Mallard next year.

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