Bird sightings in South Waleshttps://bsky.app/profile/lfrankryan.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/lfrankryan.bsky.social/post/3mjuqma57gs2hGood to watch this Cuckoo making circuits of Pant y Sais fen, Swansea, this am, using various perches to keep a close eye on the activities of small birds. Two reeling Grasshopper Warblers noted among other regular warblers around the site #birdingWales19 Apr 2026 20:01 +0000at://did:plc:ar44efuqbfw5a2dpmfeotmzy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjuqma57gs2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/lfrankryan.bsky.social/post/3miynbhvcgk2vNT Dinefwr, Carmarthenshire, this afternoon: Marsh Tit, 2 male Redstarts (one singing), 3 Pied Flycatchers (2 male, 1 fem, near hide), and juv Goshawk over #birdingWales08 Apr 2026 15:46 +0000at://did:plc:ar44efuqbfw5a2dpmfeotmzy/app.bsky.feed.post/3miynbhvcgk2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/lfrankryan.bsky.social/post/3miwcvc3la22bGoshawk over woodland on Gower, this afternoon #birdingWales07 Apr 2026 17:35 +0000at://did:plc:ar44efuqbfw5a2dpmfeotmzy/app.bsky.feed.post/3miwcvc3la22bhttps://bsky.app/profile/lfrankryan.bsky.social/post/3miwc45a3h22bWWT Llanelli, this morning: Reed Warbler by path to Welsh Water Hide, 2 Little Ringed Plovers, fresh in (from Boardwalk Hide), a couple of Ruff and Knot #birdingWales07 Apr 2026 17:21 +0000at://did:plc:ar44efuqbfw5a2dpmfeotmzy/app.bsky.feed.post/3miwc45a3h22bhttps://bsky.app/profile/lfrankryan.bsky.social/post/3miu4wdyshc2fRing Ouzel singing from a lofty perch at Craig Cerrig-gleisiad, Bannau Brycheiniog, this evening. Also of note, Red Grouse on top in heather and Willow Warbler. A couple of the Scaup at Llangorse Lake, earlier #birdingWales06 Apr 2026 20:43 +0000at://did:plc:ar44efuqbfw5a2dpmfeotmzy/app.bsky.feed.post/3miu4wdyshc2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/lfrankryan.bsky.social/post/3mip6fehrik2tGood to see Clogwyn, the female Osprey at Usk Valley, this afternoon, who made several short trips collecting branches to refurbish the nest in preparation for her mate’s return #birdingWales04 Apr 2026 21:26 +0000at://did:plc:ar44efuqbfw5a2dpmfeotmzy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mip6fehrik2thttps://bsky.app/profile/lfrankryan.bsky.social/post/3mimmja3yok2gAt Llanrhidian, tonight, this young Marsh Harrier was terrorising birds at Staffal Haegr, making several visits. Hen Harrier dropped down late (unfortunately no sign of Pallid) #birdingWales03 Apr 2026 21:01 +0000at://did:plc:ar44efuqbfw5a2dpmfeotmzy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mimmja3yok2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/lfrankryan.bsky.social/post/3mi2dwavnfs25Good to catch up with the Scaup at Sandy Water Park, Llanelli, this afternoon, which was hanging around with small group of Tufted Ducks #birdingWales27 Mar 2026 14:39 +0000at://did:plc:ar44efuqbfw5a2dpmfeotmzy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mi2dwavnfs25https://bsky.app/profile/lfrankryan.bsky.social/post/3mho7442x5s26Chough pair sticking close, west Gower, earlier, and the Pallid Harrier at Llanrhidian, tonight, caught prey & fed on favourite post near sewage works #birdingWales22 Mar 2026 18:41 +0000at://did:plc:ar44efuqbfw5a2dpmfeotmzy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mho7442x5s26https://bsky.app/profile/lfrankryan.bsky.social/post/3mhlqtrxs322cThe sheep field at Tears Point, Rhossili, was host to 10+ Wheatears, this afternoon. 200+ Sand Martins feeding over the lake at Sandy Water Park, Llanelli, this eve #birdingWales21 Mar 2026 19:20 +0000at://did:plc:ar44efuqbfw5a2dpmfeotmzy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhlqtrxs322chttps://bsky.app/profile/lfrankryan.bsky.social/post/3mhivzflcxc23Merlin on post at Pembrey salt marsh, this morning. 4 Water Pipits seen at Banc y Lord, Kidwelly, early pm (just past 2nd pillbox), and another Merlin shot through briefly, this time a male bird #birdingWales20 Mar 2026 16:15 +0000at://did:plc:ar44efuqbfw5a2dpmfeotmzy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhivzflcxc23https://bsky.app/profile/lfrankryan.bsky.social/post/3mhgkhucyc226Nice to finally catch up with the redhead Smew at Llangorse Lake, earlier today. Peregrine in the Upper Tawe Valley, on the way home #birdingWales19 Mar 2026 17:43 +0000at://did:plc:ar44efuqbfw5a2dpmfeotmzy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhgkhucyc226https://bsky.app/profile/lfrankryan.bsky.social/post/3mheaixo7ic2wBrief clip of hunting Short-eared Owl, Llanrhidian Marsh, this evening #birdingWales18 Mar 2026 19:39 +0000at://did:plc:ar44efuqbfw5a2dpmfeotmzy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mheaixo7ic2whttps://bsky.app/profile/lfrankryan.bsky.social/post/3mheac6zzfs2wThe Pallid Harrier showed well at Llanrhidian, this evening (and protracted views of hunting Short-eared Owl) #birdingWales18 Mar 2026 19:36 +0000at://did:plc:ar44efuqbfw5a2dpmfeotmzy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mheac6zzfs2whttps://bsky.app/profile/lfrankryan.bsky.social/post/3mfjvex3lw22gCouple more of Short-eared Owl with Pallid Harrier, yest pm, at Llanrhidian Marsh, and ringtail Hen Harrier. Likely a much-needed dry spell for the birds #birdingWales23 Feb 2026 14:46 +0000at://did:plc:ar44efuqbfw5a2dpmfeotmzy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfjvex3lw22ghttps://bsky.app/profile/lfrankryan.bsky.social/post/3mfhyrgwric2zPallid Harrier with Short-eared Owl at Llanrhidian, tonight. Also Marsh, ringtail & male Hen Harriers, Snipe, Green Sandpiper and Kingfisher seen #birdingWales22 Feb 2026 20:41 +0000at://did:plc:ar44efuqbfw5a2dpmfeotmzy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfhyrgwric2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/lfrankryan.bsky.social/post/3mfhyp6uwes2zGower woodland feeling spring-like, this am, with singing Redwing and Blackcap. Small roving flock of Fieldfare seen, Marsh Tit, and patrolling Goshawk overhead put up hundreds of birds #birdingWales22 Feb 2026 20:40 +0000at://did:plc:ar44efuqbfw5a2dpmfeotmzy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfhyp6uwes2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/lfrankryan.bsky.social/post/3meqk6yvics2kA distant bird but good to see some slow-flapping and brief switchback display from Goshawk, over traditional territory, Gower #birdingWales13 Feb 2026 12:49 +0000at://did:plc:ar44efuqbfw5a2dpmfeotmzy/app.bsky.feed.post/3meqk6yvics2khttps://bsky.app/profile/lfrankryan.bsky.social/post/3mejssalzqk2fAt Kidwelly Quay, least 2 Firecrests among the flurry of small birds feeding by the sewage works, this afternoon #birdingWales10 Feb 2026 20:34 +0000at://did:plc:ar44efuqbfw5a2dpmfeotmzy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mejssalzqk2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/lfrankryan.bsky.social/post/3megzr2tedk2zBlack-necked Grebes at Dalton’s Point, Penclawdd, and Pallid Harrier at Llanrhidian, this afternoon #birdingWales09 Feb 2026 18:01 +0000at://did:plc:ar44efuqbfw5a2dpmfeotmzy/app.bsky.feed.post/3megzr2tedk2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/lfrankryan.bsky.social/post/3meehowz6m22dThe sunshine brought out the Goshawks today, with some nice display at Neath Port Talbot, this am, and another perched bird seen near Bridgend #birdingWales08 Feb 2026 17:32 +0000at://did:plc:ar44efuqbfw5a2dpmfeotmzy/app.bsky.feed.post/3meehowz6m22dhttps://bsky.app/profile/lfrankryan.bsky.social/post/3mdxsrvfips2oThe Pallid Harrier showed well mid-afternoon at Llanrhidian, today. A couple of Marsh and a male Hen Harrier were also present #birdingWales03 Feb 2026 16:46 +0000at://did:plc:ar44efuqbfw5a2dpmfeotmzy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdxsrvfips2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/lfrankryan.bsky.social/post/3mdnuawhb622b2 male Hen Harriers and at least one ringtail at Llanrhidian Marsh, late this afternoon. Earlier, Merlin hunting at The Vile, Rhossili, and fem Marsh Harrier was again at Oxwich #birdingWales30 Jan 2026 17:46 +0000at://did:plc:ar44efuqbfw5a2dpmfeotmzy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdnuawhb622bhttps://bsky.app/profile/lfrankryan.bsky.social/post/3mdllfucnts2wBlack Redstart, male, on beach south of Cardiff Bay Barrage, this morning. Took a bit of patience as bird was rather skittish #birdingWales29 Jan 2026 20:02 +0000at://did:plc:ar44efuqbfw5a2dpmfeotmzy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdllfucnts2whttps://bsky.app/profile/lfrankryan.bsky.social/post/3mdizranamk2aOxwich, this am: fem and juv Marsh Harrier terrorising waterfowl and Snipe in front of the bird hide, and a ringtail Hen Harrier was over marsh near river-mouth. Also on Gower, Goshawks seen at two separate sites, with some display #birdingWales28 Jan 2026 19:41 +0000at://did:plc:ar44efuqbfw5a2dpmfeotmzy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdizranamk2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/lfrankryan.bsky.social/post/3mdgfpn3ukk26Merlin and a couple of GN Divers seen at a weather-blasted Whiteford Point, Gower, this afternoon #birdingWales27 Jan 2026 18:37 +0000at://did:plc:ar44efuqbfw5a2dpmfeotmzy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdgfpn3ukk26https://bsky.app/profile/lfrankryan.bsky.social/post/3mddw2prkvs2pGood to see some ‘slow-flapping’ Goshawk display flight, this morning, over a traditional territory near Bridgend #birdingWales26 Jan 2026 18:52 +0000at://did:plc:ar44efuqbfw5a2dpmfeotmzy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mddw2prkvs2phttps://bsky.app/profile/lfrankryan.bsky.social/post/3mddvkdx7fk2pBlack Redstart, West Aberthaw, this afternoon, just SE of Limpert Bay car park from coast path #birdingWales26 Jan 2026 18:43 +0000at://did:plc:ar44efuqbfw5a2dpmfeotmzy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mddvkdx7fk2phttps://bsky.app/profile/lfrankryan.bsky.social/post/3mdbhcgreus2mMale and female Merlin hunting around Salthouse Point, Crofty, Gower, this morning #birdingWales25 Jan 2026 19:22 +0000at://did:plc:ar44efuqbfw5a2dpmfeotmzy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdbhcgreus2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/lfrankryan.bsky.social/post/3mdbffiher22cPeregrine keeping a low profile on Swansea BT Tower, this afternoon, and finally caught up with the Hooded Crow at South Gower Rugby Club, Bishopston, this eve #birdingWales25 Jan 2026 18:48 +0000at://did:plc:ar44efuqbfw5a2dpmfeotmzy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdbffiher22c