Tawny from the kitchen window
We’re lucky enough to have seen two Tawny chicks fledge from our box this year. It was occupied immediately it was put up. We have been able to watch the chicks sitting out in the evenings and then eventually flap-walking … Continue reading →
Shared transport to Gwenffrwd Dinas on 21st May
Anyone going to Gwenffrwd Dinas from the Whitland area next Saturday and wants to share the traveling costs please let us know.
All Wales Rook Survey 2022-23
Volunteers required for an all-Wales Rook Survey (2022/23) Rooks are in trouble and need help. They have been moved from Green to Amber in the recently published Birds of Conservation Concern 5 and are classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN … Continue reading →
Cirl buntings in south Wales
I’m writing to the bird clubs, RSPB groups, BTO representatives and county recorders in Carmarthenshire, Gower, East Glamorgan and Gwent to seek your help with giving cirl buntings a chance of securing a foothold in South Wales. As you’ll doubtless … Continue reading →
A Bird Club update
It’s been several months since the coronavirus terminated our meeting program for 2020. With that in mind an update is long overdue. It’s the time to renew subscriptions to the club. Despite the lack of meetings there are ongoing costs … Continue reading →
not sure what this is
seen very high over upper tumble, no likeness to a kite or buzzard
Whooper Swan
Whooper Swan seen off Ferryside seen from Llansteffan 24th May
Guided walk at Pembrey Burrows Saturday 16th November
Guided walk at Pembrey Burrows led by Dr. Simeon Jones. Over-wintering birds: the high tide roosts of Cefn Sidan. 10.00 a.m. to midday. Meet in free car park at end of Factory Road (SS 40972 99587). … Continue reading →
Carmarthenshire Local Nature Reserves guided walks
September 21, 1000 – 1200. Pembrey Burrows LNR (SS 40972 99587) – Birds on the Move. The breeding season is coming to an end and birds are dispersing. November 16, 0800 – 1000. Cefn Sidan (SS 40972 99587) – Over-wintering … Continue reading →
Stop British developers from killing thousands of nesting birds.
Natural England and Natural Resources Wales are issuing thousands of licences to kill birds. Nesting birds such as robins, starlings, blackbirds and bullfinches are being legally killed, in spite of these birds being protected by law. They say that they only … Continue reading →