Unexpected bonus when out last evening taking part in the Rivers Trust 'Big river watch' on the Cleddau when I heard a distant Pied Fly singing in Tal-y-bont wood, then on the way back great views of another by the river-bridge at Llawhaden, flycatching and singing its heart out!
A local farmer heard a Cuckoo from the direction of Tal-y-bont wood a couple of weeks ago.
We now have 3 Swallows and 7 House Martins in residence in the village so fingers crossed for a successful breeding season. Saw Spotted Flycatcher near the Castle last August so hoping they may return and breed here....
Have failed to find any Tree Pipits during recent visits to Canaston Woods. On 26 April had 7 Willow Warblers, just 2 Blackcaps, one Garden Warbler and 2 separate singing Mistle Thrushes, quite a few Siskins too..maybe the pipits will arrive late......
My wife, Ali, had a brief view of a Barn Owl last Thursday (24 April) at dusk while walking the dog through the village :)