Three days spent in the Black Mountains revealed that red kites have truly colonised this area. In addition, there were numerous buzzards to be seen and a goshawk flying below the Grwyne Fawr reservoir. The only other bird of note spotted was a stonechat perched typically on a clump of gorse. I thought it surprisingly early for this bird to be on its territory. There was no evidence of whinchat as yet.
The attempts to impact upon the wetland area around Waun Fach is somewhat worrying. The area often used by nesting golden plover is currently covers by large white builders' sacks and piles of timber. It seems unlikely that the work will be complete in time for the breeding season. What a loss that would be if these beautiful birds were driven off the hills here.
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