There was a disappointing turn out of just seven for the walk starting at
Bwlch Glas mine today but those who took part agreed that it was well worth
the visit. The weather was good and the habitat interesting and varied giving
us a list of species seen and heard as follows. Buzzard, kite, pheasant, great
black backed gull, wood pigeon, skylark, meadow pipit, pied wagtail, wren,
dunnock, robin, wheatear, stonechat, mistle thrush, blackbird, blackcap,
willow warbler, chiffchaff, goldcrest, great tit, coal tit, blue tit,
treecreeper, jay, jackdaw, rook, crow, raven, chaffinch, linnet, goldfinch,
redpoll, yellowhammer, siskin and beautiful close views of crossbills
(although, unfortunately, none of them obliged by drinking from a puddle at
our feet!).
All in all it was a very enjoyable outing and I think we are all making plans
to return to the area soon.
Elaine Izett