Ynys Hir

Red Kite - Ynys Hir - June 2013

Ynys Hir - June 2013

Whilst on holiday in Wales last week I popped down to Ynys Hir RSPB nature reserve which is currently hosting Springwatch, I have visited the site many times over the years, it is always a fantastic place to watch wildlife and catch up with some of the best summer migrants.

 

juv Redstart - Ynys Hir - June 2013

I managed to find Wood Warblers, Redstarts, Pied Flycatchers, Garden Warblers all of which are classic species of the Welsh Oak woodlands, other highlights included a Snow Goose on the estuary, Red Kite, Yellow Wagtail, Grass Snake, Common Lizard, Little Egret, and Large Red Damselfly. The reserve is a top spot for Otter but the closest thing to an Otter I could find was an Otter spraint (poo!) on the boardwalk, maybe next time. A full roundup follows:-

Large Red Damselfly - Ynys Hir - June 2013

• Wood Warbler - 12
• Redstart - 8
• Pied Flycatcher - 3
• Garden Warbler - 2
• Grasshopper Warbler - 1
• Sedge Warbler - 7
• Whitethroat - 1
• Yellow Wagtail - 2
• Redpoll - 20+
• Crossbill - 8 flew North
• Snow Goose - 1
• Red Kite - 1
• Common Buzzard - 2
• Little Egret - 1
• Grass Snake - 1
• Common Lizard - 1
• Large Red Damselfly - 30+
• Four-Spot Chaser - 2
• Ground Ivy
• Cuckoo -2

Pied Flycatcher - Ynys Hir - June 2013

Wood Warbler - Ynys Hir - June 2013

Snow Goose - Ynys Hir - June 2013