RSPB Ynis-Hir,Powys,Wales

[Twitcheruth]

RSPB Ynis-Hir,Powys,Wales.

As we drove through the reserve to the car park I could already hear the Wood Warblers singing!! We jumped out of the car and back tracked a little way and stopped and listened again.....then a flutter and there he was,feathers shivering as he delivered his wonderful song.....my first ever Wood Warbler.....& a wonderful start to our visit!

The reserve itself is sited on the saltmarsh of the River Dyfi and amongst broad leaf woodlands so there is quite a variety of species to be seen.The visitor centre put me in mind of an African lodge with a wide,shaded veranda overlooking a metre long feeder and in the distance the river and the mountains beyond.After an early start and a 2 hour drive we sat here with a much needed coffee before exploring the reserve itself.

The tree top hides in particular are wonderful with stunning views as well as an eye to eye insight of the birds in the canopy!

We had an amazing day and would certainly recommend it for a wonderful day out!
Thanks to Jonny for the info in his blog that inspired my hubby to take me away for the weekend.... spent at a converted Water Mill B&B,relaxing to the sound of a tinkling waters,bird song and watching Dippers feed while eating our own full Welsh breakfast!

Birds seen;

Red Kite
Wood Warbler
Siskin
Swallow
GSW
Canada Goose
Mallard
Treecreeper
Blackcap
Redstart
Pied Flycatcher
Sedge Warbler
Willow Warbler
Nuthatch
Garden Warbler
Stonechat
Shelduck
Chaffinch
Coal tit
Blue Tit
Great Tit
L.Egret
Oystercatcher
Pied Wagtail
Buzzard
Dunnock
Robin
Heron
Cormorant
Mute Swan

+ numerous
Large Red Damselflies
4 Spotted Chasers
Small White Butterfly
Orange Tip Butterfly
Brimstone Butterfly
Speckled Wood Butterfly

The RSPB: Ynys-hir

Bed and Breakfast, B&B - Yr Hen Felin, Abercegir, Machynlleth, Powys

[Twitcheruth]

A few images from around the reserve;

[PeterB]

Looks fantastic. Thanks for the report.

[alanjns]

Nice one Ruth, it sounds great.

Glad you had a nice time and how lucky you are.

I get told to go if I'm going and leave the remote!!

You have an enviable species list too - well done on your first Wood Warbler, you got a nice pic of it as well.

[amanda]

Looks like a realy good place to visit,glad you had a good time.

[Little Sparrow]

Wow! What a super looking B & B and Reserve, Ruth! I am so pleased you had such a great weekend and your photo's are a joy to see.

Thanks for the links, I see the B & B is close to Aberdovey, a lovely area, went there a few years ago!
Your bird species list is a really good one and great that you caught up with some nice Odonata and Butterflies!

A great read and delightful photo's, thanks for sharing your weekend, Ruth!


You can have my special smilie for this report.lol!!

[Twitcheruth]

Thanks Peter,Alan,Amanda and Judith!
Yes you can see Aberdovey from one of the treetop hides Judith.....a nice place,I remember it too from bucket and spade hols with the lads!
We'll definitely be going back to Ynis-hir.....as we only did half of it in almost 7 hours there!! Mind we were trying to avoid the sun by keeping to the woodland areas......as it attracts good numbers of Barnacle and White-fronted Geese in the Autumn months.....so an excuse for a re-visit then sometime!

[JONNY74]

Well done on the Wood warbler Ruth. And I am glad you enjoyed yourself it's a brilliant reserve isn't it.

[Winterkoning]

Ruth
So glad you had a great trime.....very impressive list......beautiful photo,s

looks like a brilliant place.............. regards Mike

[Debsie]

Wonderful reading Ruth, Sounds like you had a really good time and the pictures are great.
Ignore the last message I sent you, have just seen the link ( sorry ditsy moment)