NT Dinefwr, Carmarthenshire, this afternoon: Marsh Tit, 2 male Redstarts (one singing), 3 Pied Flycatchers (2 male, 1 fem, near hide), and juv Goshawk over #birdingWales

Goshawk over woodland on Gower, this afternoon #birdingWales

WWT Llanelli, this morning: Reed Warbler by path to Welsh Water Hide, 2 Little Ringed Plovers, fresh in (from Boardwalk Hide), a couple of Ruff and Knot #birdingWales

Ring Ouzel singing from a lofty perch at Craig Cerrig-gleisiad, Bannau Brycheiniog, this evening. Also of note, Red Grouse on top in heather and Willow Warbler. A couple of the Scaup at Llangorse Lake, earlier #birdingWales

Good to see Clogwyn, the female Osprey at Usk Valley, this afternoon, who made several short trips collecting branches to refurbish the nest in preparation for her mate’s return #birdingWales

At Llanrhidian, tonight, this young Marsh Harrier was terrorising birds at Staffal Haegr, making several visits. Hen Harrier dropped down late (unfortunately no sign of Pallid) #birdingWales

Good to catch up with the Scaup at Sandy Water Park, Llanelli, this afternoon, which was hanging around with small group of Tufted Ducks #birdingWales

Chough pair sticking close, west Gower, earlier, and the Pallid Harrier at Llanrhidian, tonight, caught prey & fed on favourite post near sewage works #birdingWales

The sheep field at Tears Point, Rhossili, was host to 10+ Wheatears, this afternoon. 200+ Sand Martins feeding over the lake at Sandy Water Park, Llanelli, this eve #birdingWales

Merlin on post at Pembrey salt marsh, this morning. 4 Water Pipits seen at Banc y Lord, Kidwelly, early pm (just past 2nd pillbox), and another Merlin shot through briefly, this time a male bird #birdingWales

Nice to finally catch up with the redhead Smew at Llangorse Lake, earlier today. Peregrine in the Upper Tawe Valley, on the way home #birdingWales

Brief clip of hunting Short-eared Owl, Llanrhidian Marsh, this evening #birdingWales

The Pallid Harrier showed well at Llanrhidian, this evening (and protracted views of hunting Short-eared Owl) #birdingWales

Couple more of Short-eared Owl with Pallid Harrier, yest pm, at Llanrhidian Marsh, and ringtail Hen Harrier. Likely a much-needed dry spell for the birds #birdingWales

Pallid Harrier with Short-eared Owl at Llanrhidian, tonight. Also Marsh, ringtail & male Hen Harriers, Snipe, Green Sandpiper and Kingfisher seen #birdingWales

Gower woodland feeling spring-like, this am, with singing Redwing and Blackcap. Small roving flock of Fieldfare seen, Marsh Tit, and patrolling Goshawk overhead put up hundreds of birds #birdingWales

A distant bird but good to see some slow-flapping and brief switchback display from Goshawk, over traditional territory, Gower #birdingWales

At Kidwelly Quay, least 2 Firecrests among the flurry of small birds feeding by the sewage works, this afternoon #birdingWales

Black-necked Grebes at Dalton’s Point, Penclawdd, and Pallid Harrier at Llanrhidian, this afternoon #birdingWales

The sunshine brought out the Goshawks today, with some nice display at Neath Port Talbot, this am, and another perched bird seen near Bridgend #birdingWales

The Pallid Harrier showed well mid-afternoon at Llanrhidian, today. A couple of Marsh and a male Hen Harrier were also present #birdingWales

2 male Hen Harriers and at least one ringtail at Llanrhidian Marsh, late this afternoon. Earlier, Merlin hunting at The Vile, Rhossili, and fem Marsh Harrier was again at Oxwich #birdingWales

Black Redstart, male, on beach south of Cardiff Bay Barrage, this morning. Took a bit of patience as bird was rather skittish #birdingWales

Oxwich, this am: fem and juv Marsh Harrier terrorising waterfowl and Snipe in front of the bird hide, and a ringtail Hen Harrier was over marsh near river-mouth. Also on Gower, Goshawks seen at two separate sites, with some display #birdingWales

Merlin and a couple of GN Divers seen at a weather-blasted Whiteford Point, Gower, this afternoon #birdingWales

Good to see some ‘slow-flapping’ Goshawk display flight, this morning, over a traditional territory near Bridgend #birdingWales

Black Redstart, West Aberthaw, this afternoon, just SE of Limpert Bay car park from coast path #birdingWales

Male and female Merlin hunting around Salthouse Point, Crofty, Gower, this morning #birdingWales

Peregrine keeping a low profile on Swansea BT Tower, this afternoon, and finally caught up with the Hooded Crow at South Gower Rugby Club, Bishopston, this eve #birdingWales

A bleak afternoon at Ginst Point, Carmarthenshire, but the harriers were loving the wind during breaks in the rain, 5+ Marsh and at least one ringtail Hen seen #birdingWales

Pallid Harrier at Wernffrwd, Gower, this afternoon #birdingWales

Hen Harrier flew past Salthouse Point, Crofty, Gower, this morning. Pink-footed Goose in with the Greylags at Penclawdd #birdingWales

Siberian Chiffchaff among the regulars at Crofty dung heap, this morning. Late pm, at a drizzly Llanrhidian, Pallid, Marsh and Hen Harriers present including ringtail Hen circling over Staffal Haegr #birdingWales

Black Redstart, Penarth Marina, this morning, around Plas St Andresse, and 1w fem Scaup, Cosmeston west lake, pm #birdingWales

Baikal Teal, Castell Ddu, Waungron, this morning #birdingWales

Water Rail near The Sandpiper pub, Sandy Water Water Park, Llanelli, this afternoon & at least one Siberian Chiffchaff feeding around the bridge #birdingWales

Tundra Bean Goose and Whooper Swan in field opposite Towy Valley Caravan Park, Dryslwyn, this morning. (Pink-feet and Greylags also present) #birdingWales

Pallid Harrier, Llanrhidian marsh, December 10th 2025 #birdsinwales #ukbirds

Lovely to see the Scops Owl at Dunvant Park in Swansea, this evening. Also great to see responsible spotlight use by those who had them #birdingWales

Several Marsh Harriers, including this young bird, and Hen Harrier at Ginst Point, Laugharne, Carms., a few days ago. (No SEO, early pm visit) #birdingWales

A couple of Purple Sandpipers at Port Eynon, Gower, during this afternoon’s rising tide #birdingWales

Llanrhidian Marsh, late afternoon: Pallid, Marsh, and at least 3 Hen Harriers (inc 1+ male) in to roost. Also Peregrine, several Kestrels, a few Green Sandpipers, Snipe etc #birdingWales

2 Merlins (male & fem-type) were hunting on Cefn Bryn, Gower, this afternoon. Also, male Hen Harrier, c40 Fieldfares, a brief visit from the Pallid Harrier, and a few Snipe around #birdingWales

Close fly-by from the Pallid Harrier, driving along the Marsh Road at Wernffrwd, Gower, earlier. Just managed to jump out for a couple of pics before she’d passed. Also, Merlin seen hunting finches, this morning, at The Vile, Rhossili #birdingWales

Some decent raptor action at Llanrhidian Marsh, this afternoon, with 2 Marsh Harriers hunting together, 2 ringtail Hen Harriers, and the Pallid Harrier showing a little later #birdingWales

Llanrhidian, tonight: Pallid Harrier (pictured), male Hen Harrier and ringtail #birdingWales

The 6 Glossy Ibises offered close views at Banc y Lord, Kidwelly, this afternoon, but could be mobile #birdingWales

Nice to watch the Pallid Harrier at Llanrhidian again for a short while, early this evening, tho was fairly distant #birdingWales

Pallid Harrier, ringtail, Llanrhidian Marsh, tonight (low light pics) #birdingWales

Lesser Yellowlegs showed well, this morning, at Loughor, just N of Foreshore Open Space car park. Thanks to finder(s) #birdingWales