Maize stubble is usually one of the least productive bird habitats; however, three partly flooded maize fields near Dolydd Hafren have hosted a surprisingly successful colony of Lapwings which have produced 17 chicks (from 6 nests). Marc Hughes has kept an eye on these fields during the last week, and has also found 1 Ringed Plover and 2 Little Ringed Plovers, and a Yellow-legged Gull among the Lesser Black-backs. Thanks Marc. The Lapwing chicks have now been ringed by Paul Leafe.
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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 |
Great news!
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