Black Redstart

A female Black Redstart was present at Pen Anglas this morning, around 50 House Martins also present.
At Llanychaer four pairs of Redstarts located this spring.

Tresinwen & Strumble Head (26 May 14)

Spotted Flycatcher still around the garden.  2 Shelduck in Porthsychan Bay.  2 Yellow Wagtails overhead and a Whimbrel calling as it flew west along the cliffs.

Tresinwen & Strumble Head (25 May 14)

Spotted Flycatcher now back in the garden.

Tresinwen & Strumble Head (24 May 14)

While stalking (unsuccessfully) the local Cuckoo I came across a singing and displaying male Redstart at Tai Bach.  Interesting.....

Later had a close fly by from this female Sparrowhawk...

Which wood would be doing what?

Driving up our lane I was not surprised to see a wood pidgeon  on the road feeding on something or other. I was surprised to see what at first appeared to be a miniature magpie seemingly feeding alongside it. As I approached they flew up in front of me and the Mini-me Magpie resolved itself into a female great spotted woodpecker. In close on 50 years of birdwatching I have never seen a woodpecker feeding on the road...
Maybe it was a new species, a road pecker?

Just Outside Fishguard ( Well quite a way really ! ) Marloes Mere 21st May.

Not many birds on our flying visit this afternoon but a new Dragonfly for me. Bumped into Peter & Rosemary Royle while we were there, she informs me it's a Hairy Dragonfly. Appeared to be consuming a ladybird.

Dippers

One of the pairs of Dippers at Llanychaer has fledged two young. Pied Flycatcher is still singing off and on.
Saw my first Beautiful Demoiselles of the year what smart little creatures they are.