Good to see my friend Nevs presentation. Amazing birds and other wildlife can be found in Botswana.

Two Sabine’s Gulls are still being reported from Aberavon this morning, although distant. Here’s another shot from Friday evening where the surfers were getting just as good views as the birders. #birdingWales #UKWildlife #birds #birdsoftheworld @birdsinwales.bsky.social

A quick visit to Newton Point, Porthcawl, this morning. There is a lot of disturbance caused by dogs off the lead, which disrupts the roosting of waders. Ringed Plovers and Turnstones were the best I could manage. #birdingwales

Llanhishen and Lisvane Reservoir this afternoon. Only one Grey Phalarope remains on Llanhishen. The Garganey was very accommodating, with numerous Little Grebes and a single Common Sandpiper. #birdingwales

No luck today at Aberafon Pier, Port Talbot, with the Sabine Gulls. There was one, apparently, but too far out in the bay. Lots of other birds, however. Turnstones, Starlings, Oystercatchers and various other gull species. #birdingwales

A visit to Newton Point yesterday. Nice flock of Sanderling, Dunlin, Turnstones and Ringed Plover on the rocky foreshore. #birdingwales

The number of Phalaropes turning up on inland waters to shelter from the storms has been incredible. Here is my latest blog. www.thewildlifeoculus.com/2025/09/a-tr... #birdingwales

My first blog post is now live, detailing my trip to Norfolk. I was in Wader Heaven for just under a week. www.thewildlifeoculus.com/2025/09/dawn... #birdingwales #Norfolk #Snettisham

One of the three Grey Phalaropes at Lisvane/Llanhishen reservoirs this morning. The Phalropes were seen to be occasionally taking to the air and picking off flying insects. #birdingwales

GOS is excited to kick off its indoor talks again this weekend with Nev Davies. All are welcome at 7.30 pm on Saturday 20th September at Goytre Village Hall. #gwentbirds #birdingwales

I have had a wonderful time in Norfolk Birdwatching. RSPB Snettisham was amazing. Very fortunate to have some lovely sunrises over the last three days and lots of waders. #norfolkbirding

Peterstone Gout tidal ebb and flow. youtu.be/2EIwENDrZdU A failed search for a reported Marsh Sandpiper but interesting for me to explore this promising site.

The Blood Moon Eclipse seen from up the Pontypool Folly

Today is World Shorebird Day – a celebration of the waders that connect continents through their epic migrations. Every mudflat, lagoon and estuary plays a vital role in their survival. Let’s protect these wild places so future generations can marvel at their journeys. #birdingwales

Sunrise up at Pontypool Folly this morning. #drone #pontypoolfolly

Goldcliff Lagoons morning visit/ Highlights - Glossy Ibis flyby, Whinchat, Yellow Wagtails and Wheatears. Lots of birds. #gwentbirds #birdingwales

No luck yesterday with the Marsh Sandpiper, but I enjoyed the bracing fresh air at Peterstone Gout. Highlights - friendly birders, Greenshanks x 2, lots of Redsshanks, Turnstones and 2 x Whimbrel, Big Flock of Black-Tailed Godwits. #gwentbirds #birdingwales

The society is devastated after a grass fire damaged a significant part of Goldcliff Lagoons. However, the reserve remains open, and there are plenty of birds showing. www.gwentbirds.org.uk/2025/08/29/f... #birdingwales #gwentbirds

The fire damage at Goldcliff Lagoons. RIP the seawall hide. More on my blog . www.thewildlifeoculus.com/2025/08/fire... #birdingwales #gwentbirds

I am presenting again at 7 pm on Tuesday, 2nd of September 2025 at Blaenafon Camera Club. Looking forward to seeing the club members again and Alan Gordon Parry. My roady, Paul Joy, will be helping me out. Expect pictures of Planes, Sunrises, Drones, Birds, Bridges and the Milky Way.

On Sunday night, I had a fantastic time photographing Nash Point Lighthouse and the Milky Way with my friend Paul Joy. More on my blog. www.thewildlifeoculus.com/2025/08/shin...

A species first for me - Clouded Yellow Butterflies. www.thewildlifeoculus.com/2025/08/gold...

Nash Point Lighthouse and the Milky Way.

Slimbridge August '25 4K youtu.be/I6JQLVPJhz4 Green and Common Sandpipers in this update from hides on the ‘Summer Walkway’.

Green Sandpiper - Magor Marsh yesterday afternoon, foraging at the back of the pond opposite the hide. #birdingwales #magormarsh

The Goldcliff Desert #birdingwales #goldclifflagoons

Goldcliff Lagoons is largely dry, but it's still home to a variety of birds. Highlights - Lots of Hirundines, Cettis, Whinchat, Yellow Wagtails and it was reported that a Little Stint was in with roosting Dunlins and R.Plover #birdingwales #goldclifflagoons

Sunset at Wooltack Point, Nr Martins Haven, Dale. Lovely view of Skomer as the sun went down.

Incredible footage of Goshawk predating Hobby chick. Will likely return 😬 - watch live here: www.youtube.com/live/MJaRwj4... #birds #ukbirds #ornithology Web cam by the amazing Wildlife Windows www.wildlifewindows.co.uk

The Purple Heather Bloom up the Blorenge is something to behold.#birdingwales www.thewildlifeoculus.com/2025/08/purp...

Nice to see a Wood Sandpiper close up. www.thewildlifeoculus.com/2025/08/a-mo... #birdingwales #Slimbridge

Early morning trip to WWT Slimbridge. Good views of Wood and Green Sandpipers ( Robbie Garnet Hide) and an immature Spoonbill ( Rushy Hide). #birdingwales #slimbridge

My third blog of the evening. Had a great morning yesterday. www.thewildlifeoculus.com/2025/08/blac...

It's like waiting for a bus. You have been waiting for a blog from me for ages, and then not one but two turn up at the same time www.thewildlifeoculus.com/2025/08/pont... #birdingwales

I'm back blogging again. I have had a very busy first half of the year, so I have not had quite enough spare time to write. This story goes as far back as June, when my good friend and I had a good day out in Clydach and the Blorenge. #birdingwales www.thewildlifeoculus.com/2025/08/clyd...

Goldcliff update although more water has evaporated since this was recorded. Green, Wood and Common Sandpipers. youtu.be/l6VsKNOr-hA @birdsinwales.bsky.social @thewildlifeoculus.bsky.social @dawson61.bsky.social @dmesg.bsky.social

More eel eating action, even a Mallard getting in on the act!

Some of my highlights from Goldcliff Lagoons this morning. Spoonbill, Wood Sandpiper, Dunlins, and a Bosprey (the light from a Buzzard), which has been very opportunistic and found a good perch. Lots of Little Egrets and Great White Egrets as well. An Osprey was sighted by others #birdingwales

Back to one of my local patches, watching Whinchats and finding a disciple of God. www.thewildlifeoculus.com/2025/06/the-... #birdingwales

Completed my final Breeding Bird Survey of 2025 for the BTO this morning. A lovely walk in the shadow of Pontypool Folly. One of best surveys in a while despite some heavy rain showers in between the sunny spells. One of my highlights was a Spotted Flycatcher near Pontypool Park. #birdingwales

My latest blog post. This one is a little different as there are no real pictures as I did not have any decent cameras with me for taking pictures of birds, so AI has come to my rescue. www.thewildlifeoculus.com/2025/06/bird... #birdingwales

WaderTales blogs were read in 80 countries in May. The most widely downloaded tale highlights some of the latest results from wader/shorebird tracking: wadertales.wordpress.com/2025/05/06/m... #ConservationScience🌍 Map shows tracks of one Whimbrel monitored for several years by Camilo Carneiro et al

A short 4k video recording of a Reed Warbler singing in amongst the Yellow Mustard Flowers at Goldcliff Lagoons. Normally these birds are tricky to see alone video.#birdingwales

Lesser Whitethroat at Goldcliff Lagoons #birdingwales

Had a lovely trip to RSPB Gwenffrwyd Dinas on Saturday. www.thewildlifeoculus.com/2025/05/bird... #birdingwales

⚠️ We need your help to survey priority sites for Dartford Warbler, Woodlark and Nightjar as part of our Heathland Birds Survey. 🐦 Find a vacant survey site near you ➡️ www.bto.org/heathlan... #Ornithology #UKBirding #BirdingWales 📷 Dartford Warbler by Philip Croft/BTO

There are moments in birding that are pure joy. This week, Cwm Cadlan offered just that. My latest blog is up. www.thewildlifeoculus.com/2025/05/join... #birdingwales

Spoonbill at Goldcliff this morning #BirdingWales #UKBirding