Bird sightings in South Waleshttps://bsky.app/profile/lfrankryan.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/lfrankryan.bsky.social/post/3msydtgbtns2sLovely to watch 2 Kestrels hunting the cliffs at Southerndown, this afternoon. Sparrowhawk joined them, briefly, before a juv Peregrine arrived and started terrorising everything (including the Kes). A Hobby (no pic) was over Tythegston, earlier #birdingWales13 Aug 2026 19:09 +0000at://did:plc:ar44efuqbfw5a2dpmfeotmzy/app.bsky.feed.post/3msydtgbtns2shttps://bsky.app/profile/lfrankryan.bsky.social/post/3msnoyeibos25Garwnant forestry / Cwm Cadlan, yest.: churring Nightjar from 9.15pm (3 individuals seen), Barn Owl, Redstart juvs and fem, Marsh Tits, Willow Warbs. & other usuals. Whimbrel over #birdingWales09 Aug 2026 13:30 +0000at://did:plc:ar44efuqbfw5a2dpmfeotmzy/app.bsky.feed.post/3msnoyeibos25https://bsky.app/profile/lfrankryan.bsky.social/post/3mrqjewtg722cFinally gave in and went for the Long-tailed Shrike at Eastleach Turville, Glos., this afternoon - it did not disappoint #birds #BirdsSeenin202628 Jul 2026 23:02 +0000at://did:plc:ar44efuqbfw5a2dpmfeotmzy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrqjewtg722chttps://bsky.app/profile/lfrankryan.bsky.social/post/3mrnpk4esxc2eWheatear juveniles at Herbert’s Quarry, Black Mountain, Bannau Brycheiniog, this afternoon27 Jul 2026 20:14 +0000at://did:plc:ar44efuqbfw5a2dpmfeotmzy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrnpk4esxc2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/lfrankryan.bsky.social/post/3mrl5wtxplc2e2 juv Peregrines doing well at regular site near Swansea, this afternoon, still frequenting the nest area. Bearded Tit heard ‘ping’-ing at Oxwich from main hide 5.30pm #birdingWales26 Jul 2026 19:54 +0000at://did:plc:ar44efuqbfw5a2dpmfeotmzy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrl5wtxplc2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/lfrankryan.bsky.social/post/3mriwubayr2272 juvenile Peregrines were above Pontrhydyfen, briefly, this afternoon. A few low light pics of the Barn Owls at Brynau Farm, Neath, this eve - 2 of the juvs in the barn while the parents were out hunting #birdingWales25 Jul 2026 22:42 +0000at://did:plc:ar44efuqbfw5a2dpmfeotmzy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mriwubayr227https://bsky.app/profile/lfrankryan.bsky.social/post/3mrfzx4oph22hWhitethroat and young, Cefn Bryn, Gower. Buzzard with bird prey, Llanrhidian Marsh, this eve, first attacked by Red Kite, then juv Peregrine, but managed to get food back to its own young24 Jul 2026 18:59 +0000at://did:plc:ar44efuqbfw5a2dpmfeotmzy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrfzx4oph22hhttps://bsky.app/profile/lfrankryan.bsky.social/post/3mrdhiuo26k2wJuv Whinchats at Craig Cerrig-gleisiad, Brecon, this afternoon - 3 broods noted. Lots of other juv birds around also (see thread) #birdingWales23 Jul 2026 18:24 +0000at://did:plc:ar44efuqbfw5a2dpmfeotmzy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrdhiuo26k2whttps://bsky.app/profile/lfrankryan.bsky.social/post/3mrdgnjmq6s2wWhinchat taking food to nest site above Maerdy Colliery, Rhondda, this afternoon23 Jul 2026 18:09 +0000at://did:plc:ar44efuqbfw5a2dpmfeotmzy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrdgnjmq6s2whttps://bsky.app/profile/lfrankryan.bsky.social/post/3mrandzpap227Tracked down yesterday’s Merlin which was at Whiteford Point, Gower, this pm. It was again using trees for cover. c100 Curlew on shoreline and this eclipse Eider on sea. A few Barn Owl feathers found at Cwm Ivy, suggesting the bird may have been predated #birdingWales22 Jul 2026 15:31 +0000at://did:plc:ar44efuqbfw5a2dpmfeotmzy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrandzpap227https://bsky.app/profile/lfrankryan.bsky.social/post/3mr6h24zpwc2pSpotted Flycatcher at Landimore, Gower, this morning, by car park. Also, Merlin along marsh edge, flew into trees (a brown bird). Juv Sparrowhawk at Worms Head and 20+ Swifts hawking over The Vile #birdingWales21 Jul 2026 18:32 +0000at://did:plc:ar44efuqbfw5a2dpmfeotmzy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr6h24zpwc2phttps://bsky.app/profile/lfrankryan.bsky.social/post/3mr3w7t6ozc2e2 Hobbies were above the Towy Valley, near Llandeilo, this afternoon, one interacting with a Sparrowhawk briefly. This pristine juv Buzzard came close and Goshawk also seen #birdingWales20 Jul 2026 18:26 +0000at://did:plc:ar44efuqbfw5a2dpmfeotmzy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr3w7t6ozc2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/lfrankryan.bsky.social/post/3mqzdvkcvu226A few family groups / small passerine fledglings in Park Wood, Gower, this afternoon, including Spotted Flycatcher (several broods), Blackcap, Marsh Tit and others. Rather distant Goshawk flew through over treetops #birdingWales19 Jul 2026 17:53 +0000at://did:plc:ar44efuqbfw5a2dpmfeotmzy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqzdvkcvu226https://bsky.app/profile/lfrankryan.bsky.social/post/3mqyqbpak3k26Margam, yest. afternoon: 2 Redstart pairs with fledglings, a few Crossbills, male and juv Sparrowhawk, juv Willow Warblers, etc #birdingWales19 Jul 2026 12:02 +0000at://did:plc:ar44efuqbfw5a2dpmfeotmzy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqyqbpak3k26https://bsky.app/profile/lfrankryan.bsky.social/post/3mqtvnh2jts2hSpotted Flycatcher pair, this afternoon, at the newly re-opened National Trust Aberdulais, which is worth a visit in itself #birdingWales17 Jul 2026 13:54 +0000at://did:plc:ar44efuqbfw5a2dpmfeotmzy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqtvnh2jts2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/lfrankryan.bsky.social/post/3mqpjqkgtq22gJuv Dartford Warbler at regular Gower site, this pm, and this Common Sandpiper was stalking insects at Penrice Pond, a Green Sand also present. At least 3 Goshawk chicks were branching at another Gower site, and Wheatear pair have bred on Worms Head #birdingWales15 Jul 2026 20:11 +0000at://did:plc:ar44efuqbfw5a2dpmfeotmzy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqpjqkgtq22ghttps://bsky.app/profile/lfrankryan.bsky.social/post/3mp4chdvxl22pAt least 2 reeling Grasshopper Warblers at Pembrey Burrows yest. eve, late25 Jun 2026 11:15 +0000at://did:plc:ar44efuqbfw5a2dpmfeotmzy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp4chdvxl22phttps://bsky.app/profile/lfrankryan.bsky.social/post/3mo6vapupzc2nShort audio recording of Nightjar at Brombil Reservoir, above Port Talbot, yest eve. 4+ birds present, calls and churring #birdingWales13 Jun 2026 18:31 +0000at://did:plc:ar44efuqbfw5a2dpmfeotmzy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mo6vapupzc2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/lfrankryan.bsky.social/post/3mnx47vire22lThis Redstart fledgling was being diligently fed by the adult male at Penwyllt, Upper Tawe Valley, this afternoon #birdingWales10 Jun 2026 16:15 +0000at://did:plc:ar44efuqbfw5a2dpmfeotmzy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnx47vire22lhttps://bsky.app/profile/lfrankryan.bsky.social/post/3mnusvdr7pc2u2 juv Dippers at Pontneddfechan, this afternoon, feeding independently. Fledged Redstart, ad. male, and also Spotted Flycatcher around sheep field by Four Waterfalls Car Park, Ystradfellte #birdingWales09 Jun 2026 18:22 +0000at://did:plc:ar44efuqbfw5a2dpmfeotmzy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnusvdr7pc2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/lfrankryan.bsky.social/post/3mnsa4gewrk2sAt least 2 young Peregrines reached fledging and moving around the nest area at a regular site near Swansea, this afternoon, under watchful eye of adult #birdingWales08 Jun 2026 17:41 +0000at://did:plc:ar44efuqbfw5a2dpmfeotmzy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnsa4gewrk2shttps://bsky.app/profile/lfrankryan.bsky.social/post/3mnpqqbecgc2vVisit to Dyfi Ospreys saw fem, Telyn, brooding her 3 chicks, this pm. Just missed the food being brought in but caught up with the male later out on the estuary, feeding on post at RSPB Ynys-hir. Cuteness supplied by Swallow fledglings at same. #birdingWales07 Jun 2026 18:00 +0000at://did:plc:ar44efuqbfw5a2dpmfeotmzy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnpqqbecgc2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/lfrankryan.bsky.social/post/3mnnbvn6umk2zHobby at NT Dinefwr, this afternoon, and a second bird also visited. Great Spotted Woodpeckers fledged and Pied Flycatcher pair feeding chicks at this nest box. Interestingly, a 2nd male & fem repeatedly had a look in the box. Quieter in the way of birdsong #birdingWales06 Jun 2026 18:30 +0000at://did:plc:ar44efuqbfw5a2dpmfeotmzy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnnbvn6umk2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/lfrankryan.bsky.social/post/3mmhhdpe5ac25Goshawk, Neath Port Talbot, this afternoon, and a distant Honey Buzzard, inc some brief display flight seen #birdingWales22 May 2026 17:26 +0000at://did:plc:ar44efuqbfw5a2dpmfeotmzy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmhhdpe5ac25https://bsky.app/profile/lfrankryan.bsky.social/post/3mmeygb6clc2lGarden Warbler, Craigola Mountain, Glais, this morning, several Spotted Flycatchers, young Mistle Thrushes and other juvs #birdingWales21 May 2026 17:53 +0000at://did:plc:ar44efuqbfw5a2dpmfeotmzy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmeygb6clc2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/lfrankryan.bsky.social/post/3mmbzwqmmd222Whinchat at Craig Cerrig-gleisiad, this morning, both flycatcher species, Garden Warbler, Tree Pipits, good numbers of Redstart, singing Ring Ouzel and commoner birds #birdingWales20 May 2026 13:43 +0000at://did:plc:ar44efuqbfw5a2dpmfeotmzy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmbzwqmmd222https://bsky.app/profile/lfrankryan.bsky.social/post/3mm7ch454vk27A delightful trio of Tawny owlets, RSPB Cwm Clydach, this morning. Fledgling Dippers also about #birdingWales19 May 2026 11:37 +0000at://did:plc:ar44efuqbfw5a2dpmfeotmzy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mm7ch454vk27https://bsky.app/profile/lfrankryan.bsky.social/post/3mm4sogq4hc2tWhimbrel at Morfa Bacas / Bynea Foreshore, this morning. Yesterday, the long-staying Scaup remained at Sandy Water Park, Llanelli, and 20+ Swifts over the lake #birdingWales18 May 2026 11:49 +0000at://did:plc:ar44efuqbfw5a2dpmfeotmzy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mm4sogq4hc2thttps://bsky.app/profile/lfrankryan.bsky.social/post/3mlyd37lzo22yA couple from NT Dinefwr, Carmarthenshire, today #birdingWales16 May 2026 16:59 +0000at://did:plc:ar44efuqbfw5a2dpmfeotmzy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlyd37lzo22yhttps://bsky.app/profile/lfrankryan.bsky.social/post/3mlw7fxztws2cA few of the regulars at Worms Head, Gower, this afternoon: Razorbill, Kittiwake, Guillemot, Gannet #birdingWales15 May 2026 20:49 +0000at://did:plc:ar44efuqbfw5a2dpmfeotmzy/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlw7fxztws2c