A great Cudyll Cymru/ Raptor Survey BTO Training Session yesterday in Glynneath with #EdHunter. Learning about the different breeding behaviours was interesting and will be invaluable when surveying my site. @btocymru.bsky.social @btobirds.bsky.social @ospreystudios.bsky.social

Finally catching up on photos now that I have a laptop that doesn't take an hour to process a photo!😉

Another first for me! Three Black-necked Grebes at Cheddar Reservoir at the end of February.

#birds #nature #ukbirding #naturephotography #britishbirds #birdwatching #ukwildlife @rspb.bsky.social

It was lovely to see my first Hawfinch and even more amazing to see nine! They were worth the wait! 😊
Thanks @andrewlucas103.bsky.social

#birds #hawfinch #nature #birdingwales #ukbirding #birds #naturephotography #britishbirds #birdwatching #ukwildlife @rspb.bsky.social @birdsinwales.bsky.social

Gower Sheep Club is looking for new members to become part of a team looking after a small friendly flock of sheep on Gower.
DM or email me for further details if interested.

Despite the light pollution, the #Auroraborealis was still visible in #Mumbles, #Swansea an hour ago.

I was delighted to see my first Snow Bunting in Tywyn Bach, Burry Port. A busy little bird, unconerned about people walking close by on the beach. #ukbirding #birds @btobirds.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social

My first Firecrest! A bird that's been eluding me for some time! I've spent days wandering around Kidwelly sewage works, but I found a pair in walking distance of my house on Mumbles Hill! There's a lot to be said for getting to know your local patch better 😊 #lowcarbonbirding @btobirds.bsky.social

I wasn't expecting to see a Hoopoe in Swansea! 😊
It seemed more concerned about crows than people and traffic.
#Hoopoe #Swansea @btobirds.bsky.social #ukbirding #birds #birdingwales

Now I can add videos. Here's the young dormouse I was very lucky to see on Gower, South Wales.

Black-headed Gull EX70314 ringed @ Pitsea Landfill Site, Essex by the North Thames Gull Group + seen in Penclawdd, Gower, Swansea. About 14yrs old, not reported since ringed 12yrs ago. @btobirds.bsky.social @andrewlucas103.bsky.social #Gowerbirds #ukbirding #gullhistories #essexbirding #gulls #birds

It was so exciting to see my first dormouse, whilst helping with a Dormouse Survey and even more amazing when a young dormouse appeared too! Unfortunately, I only had my phone with me!
#dormice #dormouse #mammals #nature #wildlife #Wales #Welshwildlfe #Cymru #Gower #Swansea @uk-wildlife.bsky.social