This is one of two Ruff today present in one of the slacks at Kenfig NNR. A Black-tailed Godwit was also present but all three were constantly being mobbed by two Lapwing and regularly flying away. #birds #birdingWales @rspbcymru.bsky.social @eastglambto.bsky.social @glamorganbirdclub.bsky.social

A visit to one of the Red Kite feeding stations always allows the chance to practice birds in flight as well as admire these beautiful birds. These were taken at Llanddeusant Kite Feeding station this week. #birds #birdingWales @btocymru.bsky.social @rspbcymru.bsky.social

Great to see so many Pied Flycatchers at RSPB Dinas this week - well done to those putting up and monitoring nest boxes there. #birds #birdingWales @btocymru.bsky.social @eastglambto.bsky.social @rspbcymru.bsky.social

Apologies, but I couldn't resist posting another of the stunning Black-necked Grebe at Kenfig Pool this morning, found by Neil Donaghy. #birds #birdingWales @glamorganbirdclub.bsky.social @eastglambto.bsky.social @rspbcymru.bsky.social

A beautiful morning at Kenfig NNR made even better by the appearance of a breeding plumage Black-necked Grebe, found by Neil Donaghy. @birdsinwales.bsky.social #birds #birdingWales @glamorganbirdclub.bsky.social @rspbcymru.bsky.social @eastglambto.bsky.social

Lots of Reed Warblers singing at Kenfig NNR at the moment but difficult to see as they tend to stay low down in the reeds. This one has been frustrating me since arriving but rewarded me with good views this morning. #birds #birdingWales @eastglambto.bsky.social @glamorganbirdclub.bsky.social

Very fortunate to catch up with the 5 American Wigeon at Ogmore estuary this afternoon - probably a once in na lifetime opportunity! Quite distant so heavily cropped image. @birdsinwales.bsky.social @rspbcymru.bsky.social @eastglambto.bsky.social bto.bsky.social @glamorganbirdclub.bsky.social

I'm glad the 5 drake American Wigeon hung around long enough for me to catch up with them this afternoon. Quite distant so heavily cropped. @birdsinwales.bsky.social @rspbcymru.bsky.social @eastglambto.bsky.social @glamorganbirdclub.bsky.social

Turnstones are one of those birds that are often overlooked but have a beauty all of their own and can be quite confiding. This was one of several that came within a few feet of me at Sker today. #birdingWales #birds @eastglambto.bsky.social @glamorganbirdclub.bsky.social

One of the joys of wildlife watching is the occasional serendipitous find. Whilst looking for Wheatear near Sker House today I noticed this Brown Hare hunkered down.

Highlights of a visit to Sker today included Golden Plover,Oystercatchers,Sanderling,Ringed Plover and Turnstones, a single Grey Plover and Purple Sandpiper and 9 Wheatear. @birdsinwales.bsky.social #birdingWales @rspbcymru.bsky.social @eastglambto.bsky.social @glamorganbirdclub.bsky.social

Nice to catch up with the White-Fronted Goose at Kenfig Pool this morning, found by Neil Donaghy. The bird gets its name from the white facial patch behind the bill. #birds #birdingWales @eastglambto.bsky.social @rspbcymru.bsky.social @glamorganbirdclub.bsky.social

The front at Rest Bay, Porthcawl, at high tide is a very reliable place/time to see Purple Sandpipers (and MedGulls). These are two of the 6 that were there today. #birds #birdingWales @rspbcymru.bsky.social @eastglambto.bsky.social @glamorganbirdclub.bsky.social

A beautiful winter's day at Kenfig NNR today and lovely to see the winter thrushes making the most of it. This Fieldfare was enjoying the apples and berries. #birds #birdingWales @eastglambto.bsky.social @rspbcymru.bsky.social @glamorganbirdclub.bsky.social

An unexpected late Christmas present this morning when Dean Bolt and Neil Donaghy found these Tundra Bean Geese near the flood at Sker House. Very grateful (as always) for the quick notification. #birds #birdingWales @eastglambto.bsky.social @rspbcymru.bsky.social @glamorganbirdclub.bsky.social

It's always worth a visit to WWT Llanelli. A fairly uneventful day yesterday until photographing some snipe and an Otter showed just long enough to get a photo. #birds #birdingWales @wwtworldwide.bsky.social @rspbcymru.bsky.social @eastglambto.bsky.social @glamorganbirdclub.bsky.social

Snipe are such beautifully marked birds with superb camouflage. These three were amongst a larger group of eight at WWT Llanelli. #birds #birdingWales #bto @rspbcymru.bsky.social #wwt

Always a thrill to see an Otter in the wild. This one appeared for a few seconds at WWT Llanelli this morning - seen from the Sir Peter Scott hide.

Fortunate to see a Red-throated Diver close up at Porthcawl Harbour this morning. Apparently it's been there for a few days so I hope it's okay health-wise. #birds #birdingWales @eastglambto.bsky.social @rspbcymru.bsky.social

A late afternoon visit to Kenfig Pool to catch up with the Great Northern Diver found by Owen Leyshon. The bird stayed over the far side of the pool so this is a huge crop. #birds #birdingWales @eastglambto.bsky.social @rspbcymru.bsky.social @glamorganbirdclub.bsky.social

Lots of Firecrest and Goldcrest again today at Kenfig NNR. This one stayed still just about long enough to photograph (no such luck with the hyperactive Firecrests!). #birds #birdingWales @eastglambto.bsky.social @rspbcymru.bsky.social @glamorganbirdclub.bsky.social

There have been quite a few Firecrests at Kenfig NNR this Autumn (the Ringers have ringed 7) but I haven't seen one until today when there were at least 2 behind the Reserve building. #birds #birdingWales @rspbcymru.bsky.social @eastglambto.bsky.social @glamorganbirdclub.bsky.social

Redshank and Dunlin on the east shore at Kenfig Pool, late afternoon Monday. #birds #birdingWales @eastglambto.bsky.social @rspbcymru.bsky.social @glamorganbirdclub.bsky.social

A very quiet Saturday afternoon at Kenfig Pool with few birds of note until this Arctic Tern flew in. #birds #birdingWales @eastglambto.bsky.social @glamorganbirdclub.bsky.social @rspbcymru.bsky.social

A short trip this afternoon to the Ogmore estuary for this Red-breasted Merganser found by Paul Roberts. #birds #birdingWales @btocymru.bsky.social @rspbcymru.bsky.social @eastglambto.bsky.social @glamorganbirdclub.bsky.social

One of two Wheatear present at Sker Point on Friday, probably the last I'll see until next spring. #birds #birdingWales @eastglambto.bsky.social @glamorganbirdclub.bsky.social

A trip to the Somerset Levels on Thursday to try and see Bearded Reedlings but they didn't show. Plenty of other birds to see though, including quite a few Marsh Harrier - great to see them doing so well. #birds #rspb

I finally caught up with the Glossy Ibis that's been frequenting Kenfig Pool over the last week or so (thanks to Neil Donaghy for the notification). #birds #birdingWales @eastglambto.bsky.social @glamorganbirdclub.bsky.social @rspbcymru.bsky.social

After posing well for photos showing back/side views this Hobby flew off and was then re-located giving excellent front views - a very obliging model! At Kenfig NNR this evening. #birds #birdingWales @eastglambto.bsky.social @glamorganbirdclub.bsky.social

Really pleased to catch up with this Hobby at Kenfig Pool this evening, my first of the year. #birds #birdingWales @glamorganbirdclub.bsky.social @eastglambto.bsky.social

I couldn't resist posting another of the photos of the Sabine's Gull, one of six at Jackstones Pier, Aberavon this morning - quite a sight to have them flying around the end of the breakwater. #birds #birdingwales @eastglambto.bsky.social @glamorganbirdclub.bsky.social

Amazing to see 6 Sabine's Gulls at Jackstones Pier, Aberavon this morning. Two Grey Phalarope also present. #birds #birdingWales @eastglambto.bsky.social @glamorganbirdclub.bsky.social

It was worth getting wet to get this lovely Black Tern this morning at Kenfig Pool. Many thanks to Neil Donaghy (once again!) for putting the news out promptly so others can see it. #birds #birdingWales @eastglambto.bsky.social @glamorganbirdclub.bsky.social

Always nice to see a Spotted Flycatcher - this one was at Kenfig NNR this morning. #birds #birdingWales @eastglambto.bsky.social @glamorganbirdclub.bsky.social

I was lucky to spend an hour or so with this beautifully marked Grey Phalarope at Sker Pool near Kenfig NNR this afternoon - found by Dean Bolt. #birdingWales #birds @eastglambto.bsky.social @glamorganbirdclub.bsky.social #britishbirds

Pleased to have caught up with this Grey Phalarope on the river Ogmore this evening, found by John Lugg. #birds #birdingWales @glamorganbirdclub.bsky.social @eastglambto.bsky.social

Fairly quiet at Kenfig Pool this afternoon with only a Black-tailed Godwit, Little Egret and this Great White Egret of note. #birds #birdingWales @glamorganbirdclub.bsky.social

One more shot of the very confiding Black-tailed Godwit that's been present at Kenfig for over a week now. It seems healthy enough, eating well and fairly mobile so perhaps it just likes Kenfig! #birds #birdingWales @glamorganbirdclub.bsky.social

Pleased to catch up with the Little Stint at Kenfig Pool this evening - a lovely little bird. #birds #birdingWales @glamorganbirdclub.bsky.social

A couple of hours visit to Kenfig Pool today; highlights included - Great White Egret, Little Egret, Little Ringed Plover, Black-tailed Godwit, Snipe, Redstart and Kingfisher. #birds #birdingWales @glamorganbirdclub.bsky.social

A late evening visit to Sker on Friday resulted in good numbers of Oystercatchers, Ringed Plover, Sanderling, Herring and Black-headed Gulls, a few Turnstones, two Curlew and a solitary returning Wheatear. #birds #birdingWales

An enjoyable visit to Pembrey old harbour for the tern roost. The anticipated Sandwich and Common were joined by a bonus couple of Little Terns. Good numbers of Med and Common Gulls also present. #birds #birdingWales

I couldn't resist posting another photo of the breeding-plumaged Cattle Egret that dropped into Kenfig Pool this morning. #birds #birdingWales #birdsinWales

A quick walk up the east shore at Kenfig this morning with Neil Donaghy and Mike Cram when a beautiful breeding plumaged Cattle Egret flew in and stayed just long enough for a few photos. #birds #birdsinwales #birdingwales

These two Kestrel siblings were being given a lesson in hunting for prey by the female adult who was very active nearby. #birds #birdingWales #birdsinWales

Always a mood-lifter to see young birds - this juvenile Stonechat was enjoying itself at Sker, South Wales, today. #birds #birdingWales #birdsinWales

Birding highlights after a walk around the pool at Kenfig were two Kingfishers, a calling Cuckoo and this singing Sedge Warbler. #birds #birdingWales

A beautiful day at Kenfig today made all the better by the presence of two Kingfishers right in front of the South Hide. #birds #birdingWales

Great to see a juvenile Redstart at Margam today. #birds #birdingWales

The male Redstart is a fantastic bird. This one was photographed today at Margam. #birds #birdingWales