Cwm Wyre

 2 Redstart singing along the Cwm Wyre road yesterday  and  a male Pied  Flycatcher down  in the Cwm by the river.  Only the second Pied Fly here and just like the previous bird from some years ago, this one seems to be trying to dislodge a pair of Nuthatches from their nesr hole.  Last time the eviction was successful and a pair of flycatchers had a breeding attempt.   We'll see what happens this time...                         also 5 Crossbills, part of a larger flock  (12 earlier in the week)  still ranging the Cwm, small numbers of Swallows and Martins passing through,  fledgling Blackbirds  and most of the regulars singing,  drumming etc.  Lots of Speckled Woods too,  very likely 2 male Brimstones, 5 Peacocks feeding on cherry blossom and a Red Admiral on Crab Apple blossom. 

Keith Burdett 

Ynys-hir migrants

 First Redstart,  Whitethroat and House Martin were all present at Ynys-hir yesterday.

Thomas Simpson 

Swift

 First Swift back in Bow Street this afternoon. 

Tony Clark 

White Stork

 I had excellent and prolonged views of a white stork circling and soaring above Nant Silo, 1.5 miles east of Penrhyncoch,  about 12.15 today.  It would have flown right past my house on the ridge above the valley.  Of course, I.didnt have my camera with me.

Jerry Moore 

Cors Caron

 Swallow, Redshank,  Sparrowhawk,  Mute Swan,  Red Kite,  Buzzard,  Cuckoo,  Whinchat,  Stonechat,  Chiffchaff,  Willow Warbler, Grasshopper warbler,  Garden Warbler,  Blackcap,  Marsh Tit,  Little Egret,  Great White Egret,  Tufted Duckand Common sandpiper.

Andy James 

Cuckoo

 Cuckoo seen and singing south end Cors Caron yesterday evening and first thing this morning. 

Will Davies 

Great White Egret at Cors Caron

Yesterday I photographed a a colour-ringed. Great White Egret from the hide at Cors Caron (photo supplied,) 

The bird was ringed at Westhay reserve, Somerset, on 28 April 2025. In September it was reported from Cors Caron and in February from the Teifi at Llanfair Clydogau. It then returned to Somerset where it was photographed just over a week ago on April 10th. They said that although the birds wander quite widely over the first couple of years,  it is unusual for them to return home and then go back to where they have visited.....They asked to be kept informed if it stays around....

Karen Burns 

Cors Caron

 A Cuckoo seen and heard singing at the south end of Cors Caron this morning.

In the afternoon, Spotted and Pied Flycatchers, Redstarts. Whinchats,  Blackcaps, Willow Tits,  Chiffchaffs and Willow Warblers on the bog.

This evening at Pont Einon, a singing Cuckoo, 2 Curlews, 2 Tedshanks, 2 Goosanders and 2 Roe Deer. 

Will Davies 

Llanrhystud/Llansantffraed

 Eight species of wader present inc 10 Knot, single Whimbrel and Common Sandpiper. Also about were 2 Whinchats, 6 White Wagtails and a couple of Wheatears.

Sandwich Terns at Llansantffraed

I saw 11 Sandwich Terns and a Red-throated Diver at Llansantffraed this morning, all flying south.