Shearwater and raptor weekend
Shearwater and raptor weekend
Our first stop on this hot weekend, Porthmadog
We very lucky that our visit coincided with a rare bird here, Avocet
With the temperature in the 80's a cold drink was needed, but birding doesn't stop.
And what a stunning spot for a pub dinner.
A real stroke of luck, a Goshawk soared over the ridge opposite.
Five star bed and breakfast, our home for the weekend, lovely! For details, check out their website:
http://www.tyderw.co.uk/index.html
Early morning saw us admiring the stunning Borth Beach.
Huge numbers of Manx Shearwaters were moving north just offshore.
Seawatching is not usually like this!
Moving south we came across this lovely flock of Sanderling.
The same beach held a large flock of Mediterranean Gulls.
Hot sunshine just kept on coming this trip.
At least eight Rock Pipits fed on the beach, some a little shy.
Inland we visited a Red Kite feeding station, a real thrill to see so many raptors
The Red Kites gather before feeding time.
A brave lady throws out the food.
A sky full of kites, wonderful.
Not only kites here.
The local ducks don't look impressed with the kites.
We ended our brilliant weekend with a visit to the Dyfi Estuary Osprey Project. As always we were made very welcome by the staff and volunteers of the Montgomery Wildlife Trust.
Monty, the male, arrived with a large fish and fed the chicks, good timing!
This a marvellous project and the customer care here is second to none. Really knowledable people to enthuse visitors about the Ospreys, birds, wildlife and conservation. Huge thanks to all involved.
We have lots more birdwatching trips running throughout the year, do come and join us soon, we know you will love our days out and longer trips.
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