Upon leaving Llanishen Reservoir myself, Dave and Jenson moved on to a location in South Glamorgan which is home to a pair of Little Owls which over the years have become my favourite owl species.
The site is on private land for which I obtained permission to visit some time ago for monitoring as long as I phone or text prior to visiting.
The two birds were present if only for brief moments, but the three of us managed to get some nice images........
My first birding venture of September was a visit to Llanishen Reservoir in Cardiff for the one remaining visiting Black-necked Grebe with good friends and fellow birders/toggers Dave Gilbert and his talented grandson Jenson.
We met on the outskirts of Cardiff at Longwood Drive near ASDA and leaving my X Trail made our way to the reservoir in Dave's van.
Upon arrival we were informed by another birder that the bird was showing at the opposite end of the reservoir to the visitor centre so onwards we marched and quickly found the bird which was a well received 'lifer' for Jenson.
The bird came within 20-30m from the bank and the three of us 'filled our boots' taking photos..........
During a week at our caravan at Poppit Sands at the end of August I didn't manage to do a lot of birding other than spending a couple of hours late one afternoon at the Curlew Hide at Teifi Marshes hoping that Osprey 7H6 would put in an appearance as it was still being reported into the 4th week of it's stay.
Unfortunately for me it didn't show, I wasn't too disappointed though as I'm really pleased with the images that I've previously obtained.
A female Common Kingfisher kept me entertained for about half an hour whilst I waited and as the tide ebbed and the muddy river bank became exposed a few Curlews flew in allowing me some photos........
