Sunday 13 October 2019

Finches & thrushes Cwm Einion

A lot of movement over the last few days in the valley. This morning for example  on the edge of the forestry above Ty'n y garth were 14 crossbills, 8 redpolls, and 4 bullfinches, amongst numerous siskins and chaffinches. There was a continual stream of redwings and blackbirds, with a few Mistle thrushes. Where have all the song thrushes gone?
There's been several flocks of 100+ chaffinches on the very heavy beech mast this year. Raptors have been consistent, with good views of goshawk again the highlight (yesterday).