Wheatear

Perfect nesting conditions and an abundance of food create ideal habitat for this early summer visitor. I love seeing the new arrivals in spring, one of my favourites.

Raven

Croaking and tumbling over the cliff tops is indeed a sight to see, always on the look out for food, Ravens are in charge of these wild cliffs.

Red Kite

What an inspiring magical bird, having lived near them for many years i still get that surge of excitment every time i see them. They hunt and play along the coastal edge in their effortless way.

Chough

Usually heard before being seen, not so easy to get a great shot this time, always looking into the sun. A special bird of the cliff, feeding on short turf created by sheep, most birds you see now are ringed.

Buzzard

Quite a common bird but so watchable, usually being mobbed by crows, jackdaws or ravens, even Red Kites.

The Wild West Wales Coast

Back to my chilhood haunts along wild coastal paths near Aberystwyth. This peaceful unspoilt coast holds specific species, on the whole left alone to live out their lives. Firstly i have included some views of the area and then the main species.

Ynys-hir reserve

Just an hour to spare to walk the woodland path. So dark now full leaf cover has arrived, the wood is alive with young bird call, mainly blue and great tits. They are so difficult to see, just the odd leaf movement and flight view. Just caught this great tit with caterpillar high in the canopy. This wonderful pied flycatcher was the only one i saw, it just appeared in front of me and was gone. Five seconds of sheer bliss, i always love seeing this bird, most are feeding large young at present, an early year.