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, January 16, 2024

Grey Herons return to the Welshpool heronry


Grey Herons, already in full breeding plumage, return to their nests in the top of the spindly spruces above Welshpool High School. Thanks to Claire Seddon for the info and photo. Claire says they are very early this year, with the first arrivals audible at night over the Christmas period. The Little Egrets will join them later - probably some time in March. And perhaps - with about 10 roosting each night nearby at Llyn Coed-y-Dinas - some Great Egrets will attain breeding plumage and consider joining them!?

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