Friday, 22 January 2010

Teifi-- Bewicks, GG Shrike, Firecrest... & ...

Teifi Valley;-
Actually Carms, between Cenarth & Newcastle Emlyn in roadside fields. A group of 3 ad's & 3 juv. Then c1/2m closer to N. E. a group of 5 ad's. All birds unringed. Will be news early in am.(found by Jon)

Below reserve sightings;-
Great Grey Shrike;-Seen briefly in flight at dusk, but elusive this pm.(Jon G.)

Firecrest;-1 in gorse behind the visitor centre, seen whilst dipping the shrike.(Steve B.)

No sign of the Bittern, but Common Sandpiper & Goldeneye at Jewsons.