Had a look around Brynberian today to try and catch up with some Whinchats. Just a single group of 3 camera shy juveniles. Only covered a tiny part but there appears to be plenty of good looking habitat. 5-6 Stonechat families, similar Reedbunting, couple of juvenile Wheatears and single Whitethroat. Redpolls passing east in small parties was nice to hear. Biggest surprise in more ways than one was a heron way out on the moor that came up from right under my feet.
Earlier in the week a visit to Llys-y-fran - access from Farthing Brook end still. Levels are low, plenty of exposed bank. About 200 LBB gulls roosting on the bank down by the big fishermen's field nearest the dam end. 10-12 Great crested grebe and a single Little grebe. Kingfisher fishing in the creek at Farthings Hook end.
