A Cuckoo calling in a tree on the slopes of the Blorenge A photography blog focused on Gwent wildlife and landscapes. Drones, Astro, Dwarf Labs 3 Nikon and Olympus cameras.

Cuckoo Cuckoo, what a great bird to herald spring has arrived.
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On the trail of stars up the Folly A photography blog focused on Gwent wildlife and landscapes. Drones, Astro, Dwarf Labs 3 Nikon and Olympus cameras.

The clear night skies over the weekend have provided me the opportunity to do some Astro work. Startrails up at the Folly in Pontypool.
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A couple of pics from this morning. The Black-Tailed Godwits flock (approx 400 birds) were on Monks Lagoon until a Peregrine turned up; they all flew off Westwards towards Uskmouth. Approx. 120 Avocets on Monks, +flocks on Priors + Becs Lagoons, so probably the numbers are around 160. #birdingwales

A reminder that our next talk will be this coming Saturday. All are Welcome. #birdingwales

Fantastic Flocks A photography blog focused on Gwent wildlife and landscapes. Drones, Astro, Dwarf Labs 3 Nikon and Olympus cameras.

Been enjoying the wader flocks at Goldcliff Lagoons.
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Great talk from Alison Morgan at the RSPB Newport Wetland Centre about Great White Egrets on the Avalon Marshes. Really interesting. #birdingwales

Great footage John

Goldcliff Birding #243 - Avocet, Knot, Black-Tailed Godwit 4K YouTube video by john l uk

Goldcliff is back! After a miserable winter it’s great to see the returning Avocets and Black-Tailed Godwitsq in breeding plumage.

Friday morning at Goldcliff Lagoons was absolutely wader heaven: Knots, Black-Tailed Godwits and Avocets flying around in synchronised aerial formations. #birdingwales #gwentbirds

A reminder: the Gwent Ornithological Society's next talk is tomorrow evening at the RSPB Centre at Newport Wetlands. There will be a second-hand wildlife book sale to raise money for the society. All are welcome. #birdinwaalees #gwentbirds

Goldclfif Lagoons. Highlights White Fronted Geese ( at least 14c) on Priors. My first pic of a Chiffchaff at the reserve this year. Little Grebe on Priors. Avocets were on all three lagoons. A 30c Female Kestrel skirting the borders of the reserve. BTG on Monks. #birdingwales #gwentbirds

Another interesting talk by GOS scheduled concerning our local birds.

Dropping in on the lagoons A photography blog focused on Gwent wildlife and landscapes. Drones, Astro, Dwarf Labs 3 Nikon and Olympus cameras.

My latest report from Goldcliff Lagoons.
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Thanks mate .

Blue skies over Goldcliff A photography blog focused on Gwent wildlife and landscapes. Drones, Astro, Dwarf Labs 3 Nikon and Olympus cameras.

Lovely bit of sunshine at Goldcliff this morning.
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Mega

Written in Lichen and Carved in Fungi Across Springtime Coed-Y-Canddo A photography blog focused on Gwent wildlife and landscapes. Drones, Astro, Dwarf Labs 3 Nikon and Olympus cameras.

Fungi, Lichen and Liverworts
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Slimbridge February '26 - Spoonbill, Bewick's, Whooper, Cranes and more 4K YouTube video by john l uk

Slimbridge, in February, home to thousands of overwintering birds.

Thanks Colin

Birdwatching before the rain at Goldcliff A photography blog focused on Gwent wildlife and landscapes. Drones, Astro, Dwarf Labs 3 Nikon and Olympus cameras.

It was great to spend a couple of hours birdwatching this morning.
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My first talk of 2026 is scheduled for next week with the Gwent Photographic Society.

World Wetlands Day – Goldcliff Lagoons A photography blog focused on Gwent wildlife and landscapes. Drones, Astro, Dwarf Labs 3 Nikon and Olympus cameras.

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Enjoyed a visit to WWT Slimbridge on Saturday. Lots of birds. Highlights flocks of Dunlin, Lapwings and Golden Plover. White-fronted Geese and Common Crane fly past.

Thanks mate

Looks like a good day out mate

Thanks John. Nice be out for a change .

Where the Arctic Meets the Severn - White-Fronted Geese at Goldcliff Lagoons A photography blog focused on Gwent wildlife and landscapes. Drones, Astro, Dwarf Labs 3 Nikon and Olympus cameras.

A nice bit of bird therapy and a dose of Vitamin D in the sunshine at Goldcliff Lagoons. #birdingwales
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White-Fronted Geese YouTube video by Blair Jones

Glock of White-Fronted Geese at Goldcliff Lagoons NWR this morning.
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Indoor Meeting - Natural Heritage of the Blaenavon Landscape (2026-02-14) Natural Heritage of the Blaenavon Landscape, an illustrated talk by Steve Williams Goytre Village Hall (NP4 0AR) starting 7:30 pm. £2 entry (cash at door).

Our first indoor talk will be presented by Steve Williams on Saturday, 14th February 2026, about the Natural Heritage of the Blaenavon Landscape. #birdingwales @thewildlifeoculus.bsky.social
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Congrats Rob