Early morning down at Llyn Gwyn: On the water, Canada Geese (21), a pair of Mallard and a single Cormorant, (Catching fish like there`s no tomorrow). Singing birds included, Bullfinch, Chaffinch, Song Thrush and Blackbird. In the woodlands, a few Crossbills and Siskins were calling. Other birds, 2 pair of Ravens, a pair of Red Kites, Mistle Thrush and Grey Wagtail.

(via Birdguides.com) two on north side at Black Mixen by the track this morning, SO197644.

There is now a pair on the lake must have flown in last night….Always lovely to see these elegant birds posturing…Even in the rain!!!  Just wait till nos three arrives….. then the fun begins!!!!!

One seen flying out of a front garden on Alexandra Rd after which it spent a few moments flitting about on the road and wagging its tail before flying off.

After bumping into Kev at LLandegley, decided to take a jaunt up the Road to Llynhelein. The Pintail Drake still about… (as above) and quite a few wigeon and some elusive Teal . Please excuse the quality but all the wild fowl as soon as they caught a glimpse of the vehicle decided to camp out in the middle and far end of Pool.

On the way back from LLynhelein as per Kev:-  I had a very good sighting of G.G.S.  just below the second lay by about 1/4 mile top side of LLandegley…He was on the Power Cables R.H.S he then flew and perched in a small tree near the road.. then flew across the road and continued to hunt the hedge rows Low level near the LLandegley Road sign…. then last seen heading towards the village…..Above a long-range shot of one of the many snipe feeding in the field beyond hedge where G.G.S. perches on power lines….but not this time!!!!!!. 

Just a word of warning if you are hoping to see this guy: he can be VERY elusive! to put it mildly. I spent 5 hours yesterday and caught one fleeting glimpse at a range of 300 yards! Bazz got a lot closer briefly , but that was well up the A44 near the caravan cafe lay by. Patience and your lucky charm required!

2 seen in the forestry car park at SO207619, also 150+ Siskin, 120+ Goldfinch, 60+ Redpoll and 1 Sparrowhawk!

1 visible from the hide today, also 10 Snipe, 45 Wigeon, 30 Teal, 20 Mallard, Coot, Moorhen and Heron.

Three on one …..Nice to see Redpoll, Siskin and Goldfinch feeding happily together for once!!!

About six visited today as well as the same amount of  siskins ( No Rings Tony)

And of course……..!!