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.

Thanks Annie.

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.
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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).
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A lovely bird isn’t it

Thanks Annie, a real poser.

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.
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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

Cheers Adam

Thanks Stevie

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

Thanks Dave

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