Monday, 5 January 2015

BIRDWALK next Sunday 11th January




These few pics were taken on 28th Dec at Coed Maenarthur, the venue for the first birdwalk of 2015 next Sunday.  Details in the Fieldtrips section.
If we are lucky with the weather we should see Crossbills (though we only saw 2 there were probably more in there), catch up with a large flock of Siskins feeding on the larch cone seeds and enjoy spectacular views.  It is a lovely wood with easy though muddy paths and faces south so if the sun does peep through we'll see it!

On my recce I was minded to do a quick 'elf and safety' assessment and think I should mention for those who have never been here that the Miners' Bridge is narrow and high over a gorge in the Ystwyth.  The sides are chest height with thick wire mesh and sturdy uprights so that you won't feel too exposed. It doesn't move/sway either.  Apart from that there are a couple of short uphill sections which, taken at birding pace, shouldn't worry anyone.