Saturday 19 February 2022

Rosebush reservoir and Llys-y-fran

Rosebush reservoir: 4 Goldeneye (2m, 2f), 1 GC grebe and one Little grebe. Male Crossbill top of nearby spruce. And a few Fieldfares and Redwings.

Llys-y-fran: Roost started to form almost adjacent the hide before gulls repositioned slightly further down. 3 adult Yellow-legged gulls, 3 Mediterranean gulls (adult, 2 2cy), adult GBB gull, just 2 Common gull. Lot more LBBs than recent visits but many gulls leaving it until 6pm before arriving. 3 RH goosander. Min 7 Goldeneye (4m). And 7 GC grebe.  The Cattle egret appeared briefly at 4pm opposite the hide but bankside disturbance drove it away. It's intended roosting spot being taken around 5pm by the Little egret. Pair Stock doves flying over were new for the site. With Paul.