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A small, brown Eurasian wren with intricate dark barring on its wings and tail is perched on a thorny, green branch against a clear blue sky. The bird has its beak wide open, captured in the middle of a song.
The wren belting it out loud and proud in the vale of Glamorgan🎶
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Thanks Adam👍
This image shows a Eurasian Curlew standing in a lush green field. The bird is characterized by its exceptionally long, down-curved bill, which it uses to forage for invertebrates in mud or soft soil. Its plumage is a complex pattern of mottled brown, tan, and cream streaks.
This image shows a Eurasian Curlew (a large wading bird) standing in a lush, green marshy field. The bird is captured from a side profile, prominently displaying its most distinctive feature: a very long, slender beak that curves downward toward the grass.
This image shows a Eurasian Curlew standing in a lush green field. The bird is characterized by its exceptionally long, down-curved bill, which it uses to forage for invertebrates in mud or soft soil. Its plumage is a complex pattern of mottled brown, tan, and cream streaks.
This image shows a Eurasian Curlew standing in a lush green field. The bird is characterized by its exceptionally long, down-curved bill, which it uses to forage for invertebrates in mud or soft soil. Its plumage is a complex pattern of mottled brown, tan, and cream streaks.
A few from Aberthaw NR to celebrate #WorldCurlewDay
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A Lesser Whitethroat, captured in mid-air against a soft, blurred green background. The bird is oriented horizontally, showing its white throat, grey head, and slender dark beak, with its legs tucked slightly forward as it flies.
Lesser whitethroat in the vale of Glamorgan 19/4/2026
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A stone chat with warm, buff-orange plumage on its breast and a streaked brown back perches delicately on a weathered, lichen-covered branch.
A close-up photograph features a Stonechat—perched on a lichen-covered, thorny branch against a soft, blurred green background. The bird is captured mid-vocalization with its beak wide open, showing the inside of its mouth.
stone chat.
19/4/2026
Monk Nash beach 🏴
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Thank you 👍
Thanks Heather😊
Yes mate, see them quite a lot at Nash point. They have also been spotted in friars point Barry lately. Nash is always a good spot for them👍
This image shows a Northern Fulmar in mid-flight over a sparkling, blue ocean. The bird has a thick, grey-and-white body with long, stiff wings outstretched, showcasing its distinctive tube-nosed bill.
Fulmar at Monk Nash beach.
19/4/2026
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Cheers bud👍
Yes mate. Monk Nash and Nash point are my go to spots to see them. Usually see them on every visit. We had 4 together today.
🤣 thank you👍 I love these birds and always guaranteed a good pun in the comments 😅
A close-up photograph features a Red-billed Chough, showcasing its sleek, iridescent black plumage and its namesake long, curved, bright red beak.
Chough.
Monk Nash beach🏴
19/4/2026
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Cuckoo Cuckoo, what a great bird to herald spring has arrived.
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Little owl?
Pulled over the car on the way back from monk Nash today when I spotted what I think is a little owl poking it's head over a roof top. Just managed to get the camera from the boot and take a quick snap before it made off.
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Same here Martine. I'm not expert on flowers but it seems very much still a bit wintery here ATM.
Thanks Robyn👍
A golden-brown skipper butterfly rests on a cluster of vibrant yellow wildflowers. The butterfly is positioned in profile, showcasing its fuzzy body and the intricate, mottled patterns on its wings as it feeds.
Another one for
#ButterFlyWeek
A large skipper if I am correct🤔
Taken last year at lanlay🏴
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Thank you Rina😊
An orange-tip butterfly with vibrant white and mottled green underwings rests on the delicate purple bells of a wild bluebell. The butterfly’s distinctive bright orange wingtips provide a sharp contrast against the deep blues of the flower and the soft, out-of-focus green grass in the background.
I have not seen many butterflies at all this year. So here is a stunning orange tip taken at forest farm NR last year.
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My favourite 👍
Lovely photo Martine,sadly I have hardly seen any butterflies at all ATM.
The logo for Cudyll Cymru
We have an online talk on Wednesday 15th April on Cudyll Cymru by Charlotte Griffiths. The talk will start at 7pm and is all about the project and raptor monitoring in Wales. Full details for joining are available at the link below.
www.gowerbirds.org.uk/event/cudyll...
Thank you mate👍
A close-up photograph features a Jackdaw with ruffled, messy feathers around its head and neck. The bird has a distinct pale blue eye and is perched atop a weathered wooden post.
A Jackdaw taken at llantwit major beach 🏴 for @alan678.bsky.social
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Thank you so much 😁
A close-up photograph captures a small, olive-brown willow warbler perched on a blossoming branch. The bird has a distinct pale eyebrow stripe and is looking toward the right, its feathers softly blending with the natural surroundings. It sits amidst delicate white flowers and budding green leaves.
Lovely to hear so many singing black caps after the hail on Saturday at aberthaw. Trying to get a pic of one was a bit challenging but I did see my first willow warbler of the year and managed a quick snap in some decent light.
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Do you care enough about your garden birds to change?
Many birders, myself included, began changing our garden bird feeding habits some years ago to reduce the risk of killing the birds we attract to our gardens. But I wonder how many people will be #bovvered?
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