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, December 13, 2023

40 Waxwings in Newtown

 

The Waxwing flock at Newtown College has increased to 40 birds, according to Mark Wilson and Alan Corbett, but there's not much food left for them there. Mark's photo (above) shows rings on both legs - recently added on site by the Mid-Wales Ringing Group: click on the image for more detail. 


 Paul Stratford also photographed the flock today, but says, 'birds were very shy and eventually got spooked by a Sparrowhawk.' These two images are Paul's: below is a fine Bullfinch portrait taken in Newtown on 11th Dec. Thanks guys for all the photos and reports.


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  1. Kev Joynes14 December 2023 at 19:02

    Nice work guys-wish I could have got there this year.

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