We had a successful trip to Parc Cwm Darran today. We even managed to avoid the rain. Perhaps the stand out was a really confiding male Kingfisher, which gave us cracking views. Overhead we saw Red Kite, Buzzard and Sparrowhawk plus a couple of Ravens. Passerines were thin on the ground due to the strong wind. We did catch views of Jay, Mistle Thrush and Redwing though. Redpolls were heard but not seen however.
At Rhaslas we saw 2 Great Crested Grebe, c.20 Wigeon, 3 fem Goldeneye and 6 Mute Swans. A distant flying flock of c.200 Golden Plover was also seen.
Totla species logged was 41 which was better than expected. Full list can be seen by clicking here.