Dai Herbert
@daiherbert.bsky.social
Retired, but still active malacologist. Swansea area.
A very good morning's birding at Castell Ddu, below the M4 bridge at Pontardulais, just after high tide. Lesser Yellowlegs, Spotted Redshank, Ruff and a juvenile Peregrine that came along and spoilt the party.
September 24, 2025 at 2:03 PM
A very good morning's birding at Castell Ddu, below the M4 bridge at Pontardulais, just after high tide. Lesser Yellowlegs, Spotted Redshank, Ruff and a juvenile Peregrine that came along and spoilt the party.
Managed to get in on the action at Aberavon this afternoon, 6 Sabine's Gull and 3 Grey Phalarope. Wonderful views.
September 19, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Managed to get in on the action at Aberavon this afternoon, 6 Sabine's Gull and 3 Grey Phalarope. Wonderful views.
A juvenile Peregrine demolishing a Black-tailed Godwit at Loughor foreshore this morning.
September 13, 2025 at 11:41 AM
A juvenile Peregrine demolishing a Black-tailed Godwit at Loughor foreshore this morning.
Excellent dragonfly morning at Maesteg pools this morning. Good numbers of Common Hawker, Black Darter, Keeled Skimmer, Common Darter and Emerald Damsels.
August 25, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Excellent dragonfly morning at Maesteg pools this morning. Good numbers of Common Hawker, Black Darter, Keeled Skimmer, Common Darter and Emerald Damsels.
One of several Couded Yellows seen at West Williamston NR this morning. Sadly no Brown Hairstreaks.
August 22, 2025 at 3:55 PM
One of several Couded Yellows seen at West Williamston NR this morning. Sadly no Brown Hairstreaks.
Great White Egret from hide below Dynefwr Castle, Llandeilo this morning.
August 9, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Great White Egret from hide below Dynefwr Castle, Llandeilo this morning.
White-letter Hairstreak at Carmel Woods this morning. Specimen a bit tatty, but I'm pretty sure the ID is correct. Sadly no Silver-washed Frittilaries.
July 12, 2025 at 2:15 PM
White-letter Hairstreak at Carmel Woods this morning. Specimen a bit tatty, but I'm pretty sure the ID is correct. Sadly no Silver-washed Frittilaries.
A few Lesser Horseshoe bats in the tower at Llanfeugan Church near Brecon.
February 10, 2025 at 6:13 PM
A few Lesser Horseshoe bats in the tower at Llanfeugan Church near Brecon.
A good day at Kidwelly today. Plus super views of a male Hen Harrier.
January 2, 2025 at 6:37 PM
A good day at Kidwelly today. Plus super views of a male Hen Harrier.
Happy to have this little fellow visiting my Pontlliw garden today.
December 21, 2024 at 8:20 PM
Happy to have this little fellow visiting my Pontlliw garden today.