Caspian Gull

The Caspian Gull that was found by Lol Middleton and photographed by Andrew Burns at Cosmeston Lakes CP 8th December 2014 has been accepted by WRP. This constitutes the 2nd Welsh Record and the first record for Glamorgan VC41. The VC41 list is now 333 & the East Glamorgan list now stands at 310 with the Little Bunting pending a 'rubber stamp' from WRP will make it 311.

Brambling, Caerau

With all this crap weather I'm going stir crazy today, so decided to spend sometime watching the garden feeders, when a female Brambling dropped in - my first since 2006 in the garden. Photos taken in monsoon rain conditions so only record shots. There haven't been too many records of Brambling this winter, so this brightened up the day. In the 3rd picture you can just make out the white rump.

 

 

Flat Holm News

Flat Holm is to be leased to the RSPB with support from the National trust for the next 30 years. This is really good news for the island and its wildlife.
Follow the link: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-south-east-wales-31540674

Little Bunting still showing very well at Forest farm.

Brent Geese at Breaksea Point

Pale and Dark-bellied Brent Geese

Pale-bellied Brent Geese

A few of the Brent Geese that were at Breaksea Point yesterday.

Good Birding from all at the GRC forum!

Digiscoped record shot of the Heliports Bonaparte's gull.

Little Bunting at Fforest Farm today

Little Bunting still at Forest Farm

 It was a real pleasure to catch up with this fantastic bunting at Forest Farm, this morning. A lifer for me and it was a real treat to study it's distinguishing features in variable light and range. Many thanks to Mike and Jake on a truly stunning find.

Little Bunting in Cardiff

A Little Bunting was found at Forest Farm Reserve Centre, Cardiff ST 135805 this am and was present in a damp area feeding on grass seeds next to the bird-feeders. It was present from about 11.30 until 12.58 when it flew off over the feeders. It was viewable down to less than 10 ft. from the hide. This is only the third record for VC41 Glamorgan and the first for East Glamorgan.

                                                    Photographs by Cliff Woodhead

Bonaparte's Gull

An adult Bonaparte's Gull, presumably the returning bird for its 7th winter, was seen at Heliport bay flying off towards the Water Treatment Works at 14.00hrs. Found again by Graham Smith.