Birding on the Clettwr, Borth and Nant-yr-Arian

It was an odd day today weather wise with patches of fog interspersed with bright sunshine. I walked along the banks of the Clettwr where there were 2 Red-legged Partridge sunning themselves. Not much of interest just a few Redshank, Little Egret, a Dipper (the ringed bird). On Morfa Cyf? there were lots of Curlew, Lapwing and Dunlin. Saw 2 hares. Lots of Redwing in the fields. There were lots of Fieldfare in pastureland between Treddol and Ynyslas. I did some sea-watching off Ynyslas and Borth but there was a great deal of sea mist hampering my field of vision. I saw a single Sanderling at Ynyslas which had spotted a gull devouring what looked like a 'scallop'. The Sanderling, I think, was trying to cadge any bits not eaten by the gull. Only saw one R.th.Diver at Borth. There were a few Common Scoter offshore as well as a single Harbour Porpoise. I visited the Nant-yr-Arian Forest centre in the afternoon to witness the kite feeding there were only about 60 kites today but a bird of interest was a tagged Scottish bird Blue/Black tag bearing the letter 'Y' which may originate from the Black Isle region but this is to be confirmed with The Welsh Kite Trust. There were Goosander on the lake (3 drakes & 2 ducks) a pair of Goldeneye and 3 teal (2 drakes & 1 duck). The Goosander (following in the footsteps of the Mallard) were gobbling down pieces of beef offcuts put down for the kites! Talk about being opportunists!