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An unexpected and unconfirmed Pallid Harrier, Spoonbills galore, and a late but welcome Golden-ringed Dragonfly

An unexpected and unconfirmed Pallid Harrier, Spoonbills galore, and a late but welcome Golden-ringed Dragonfly

A beautiful bird of prey, more accustomed to the skies of Kazakhstan, may have graced us with a visit

7 October 2025

Unlicensed fishing, Curlew Sandpiper, Spoonbill, and great numbers of Black-tailed Godwit

Unlicensed fishing, Curlew Sandpiper, Spoonbill, and great numbers of Black-tailed Godwit

Don't worry, this angler was a very welcome sight!

27 September 2025

Glossy Ibis, Curlew Sandpiper, and a rare Turtle Dove from above

Glossy Ibis, Curlew Sandpiper, and a rare Turtle Dove from above

A rather wet and windy week blessed us with some welcome surprises.

21 September 2025

Osprey, Spoonbills, 3 Record-Breaking Grey Phalaropes, and a rare Black Darter dragonfly

Osprey, Spoonbills, 3 Record-Breaking Grey Phalaropes, and a rare Black Darter dragonfly

The monthly Wetland Bird Survey didn't disappoint!

12 September 2025

500 Roosting Swallows, Cattle Egrets, and a flypast from 3 Glossy Ibis

500 Roosting Swallows, Cattle Egrets, and a flypast from 3 Glossy Ibis

The lagoons are lively, and migration is in full swing.

4 September 2025

Carmarthenshire's First Temminck's Stint, Stirring Spoonbills, and a Hobby

Carmarthenshire's First Temminck's Stint, Stirring Spoonbills, and a Hobby

The saline lagoons are bursting with bird activity after some big spring tides.

28 August 2025

Clouded Yellow, Spoonbill, Garganey, and an aptly named Elephant Hawk-Moth Caterpillar

Clouded Yellow, Spoonbill, Garganey, and an aptly named Elephant Hawk-Moth Caterpillar

Three more for the cutlery drawer!

17 August 2025

Kingfisher, Marsh Harrier, Canary-Shouldered Thorn, and a blinged-out Black-Tailed Godwit

Kingfisher, Marsh Harrier, Canary-Shouldered Thorn, and a blinged-out Black-Tailed Godwit

Dive in, the kingfishers have!

10 August 2025

Barn Owl, Black-Headed Gull, Teal, and a Grass Snake on the lake!

Barn Owl, Black-Headed Gull, Teal, and a Grass Snake on the lake!

Jesus walked on water. These guys slither

3 August 2025

Migrant Hawker, Spotted Redshank, Cattle Egret, and a group of Green Sandpipers

Migrant Hawker, Spotted Redshank, Cattle Egret, and a group of Green Sandpipers

Little or Cattle? They sound similar enough!

27 July 2025

Emerald Damselfly, Small Red-Eyed Damselfly, Garden Warbler, and three precious Pochard ducklings

Emerald Damselfly, Small Red-Eyed Damselfly, Garden Warbler, and three precious Pochard ducklings

This week’s blog has been worth the wait – we promise!

20 July 2025

Pacific Golden-Plover, Elephant Hawk-Moth, White-Letter Hairstreak, and a marvellous metallic Ruby-Tailed Wasp

Pacific Golden-Plover, Elephant Hawk-Moth, White-Letter Hairstreak, and a marvellous metallic Ruby-Tailed Wasp

Bring on July!

1 July 2025

Sandwich Tern, Southern Hawker, Hazel-Leaf Roller Weevil, and some scruffy Swallow chicks

Sandwich Tern, Southern Hawker, Hazel-Leaf Roller Weevil, and some scruffy Swallow chicks

June keeps rolling on - like a weevil!

29 June 2025

Wolf Spider, Great White Egret, Kingfisher, and a scary-looking Scorpion Fly

Wolf Spider, Great White Egret, Kingfisher, and a scary-looking Scorpion Fly

Just a picture is enough to make you itch!

22 June 2025

Common Darter, Pygmy Shrew,  Flower Crab Spider, and many more Mediterranean Gulls

Common Darter, Pygmy Shrew, Flower Crab Spider, and many more Mediterranean Gulls

Darting dragonflies and crabby crawlies

15 June 2025