Dai Herbert @daiherbert.bsky.social · 22/07/2026Some good dragonfly activity in the Penllergaer-Pontlliw area at the moment. 140
Dai Herbert @daiherbert.bsky.social · 03/07/2026Happy to find Purple Hairstreaks this morning in the oaks behind Pontlliw village hall and also a Holly Blue. More hairstreaks amongst the young oaks on Mynydd Lliw as well. 150
Dai Herbert @daiherbert.bsky.social · 27/05/2026Good numbers of Marsh Frits at Nant y Crimp SSSI this morning. 030
Dai Herbert @daiherbert.bsky.social · 23/05/2026Cadle Heath is not far away, but it wouldn't be part of the same ecosystem. 110
Dai Herbert @daiherbert.bsky.social · 23/05/2026Chuffed to have found a colony of Marsh Frittilaries today in my local patch near Pontardulais. 2183
Dai Herbert @daiherbert.bsky.social · 22/05/2026I also had a pair of Spotted Flycatchers in my local woodland this morning. Delighted to see them so close to home. 110
Dai Herbert @daiherbert.bsky.social · 25/04/2026Lovely walk along the Cilsan - Dryslwyn cycle path this morning. Lots of Blackcaps and at least 4 Garden Warblers. Nice to have them both singing together, enabling comparison of their songs. 2 LRP on the sand banks as well, plus 7 Goosander on the river. 180
Dai Herbert @daiherbert.bsky.social · 22/04/2026Dipped on it this morning, but early evening seems to be a good time for it, so I may try again tomorrow evening. 230
Dai Herbert @daiherbert.bsky.social · 20/04/2026Happy to hear a Grasshopper Warbler reeling clearly on my local walk in Pontlliw this evening. First time in my patch. 190
Dai Herbert @daiherbert.bsky.social · 15/01/2026A 7- goose day today. Started with Tundra Bean, Barnacle, Greylag and Canada at Dryslwyn, then White-fronted and Pink-footed at Penclawdd and rounded of with Brent at Crofty. Not too shabby 090
Dai Herbert @daiherbert.bsky.social · 11/01/2026What was your view point for the geese at Penclawdd Adam? 100
Dai Herbert @daiherbert.bsky.social · 28/12/2025A six goose day today, all in the Dryslwyn area, Tundra Bean (lifer), Pink-footed, Barnacle, Greylag, White-fronted and Canada. 1220
Dai Herbert @daiherbert.bsky.social · 20/12/2025So glad you managed to get a photo of it Adam. My brother and I saw it on Tuesday morning, posted on Carms rare birds. It was in the main river chanel, but the river was running so swiftly I didn't manage a photo for a record shot. 110
Dai Herbert @daiherbert.bsky.social · 03/12/2025Poor thing. Have you ever seen it come out of the water? I wonder what happens if it tries to walk on land. 120
Dai Herbert @daiherbert.bsky.social · 21/11/2025Wow, stunning place, stunning bird. Nice one Neil! 110
Dai Herbert @daiherbert.bsky.social · 13/11/2025I remember Mike as he was in the 1979 photo when I was studying zoology in Lonodon and spent a couple of amazing weeks on Skomer as a voluntary warden. A wonderful experience. 000
Dai Herbert @daiherbert.bsky.social · 25/09/2025Thanks Barry. Glad others have now seen it as well. Castell Ddu is a good birding locality. 010
Dai Herbert @daiherbert.bsky.social · 25/09/2025Thanks Adam. Just been down there again this morning. The light was perfect. Certainly best in the morning. 010
Dai Herbert @daiherbert.bsky.social · 24/09/2025Approach slowly, at high water the birds are very close, just the other side of the trees. 000
Dai Herbert @daiherbert.bsky.social · 24/09/2025Thanks Mike. Access is easy, just head down Castell Ddu Road and when you get to the bridge, just park on the left by the gate, hop over the style and walk up toward the river - public footpath. 000
Dai Herbert @daiherbert.bsky.social · 24/09/2025A very good morning's birding at Castell Ddu, below the M4 bridge at Pontardulais, just after high tide. Lesser Yellowlegs, Spotted Redshank, Ruff and a juvenile Peregrine that came along and spoilt the party. 3180
Dai Herbert @daiherbert.bsky.social · 19/09/2025Managed to get in on the action at Aberavon this afternoon, 6 Sabine's Gull and 3 Grey Phalarope. Wonderful views. 080
Dai Herbert @daiherbert.bsky.social · 18/09/2025Unfortunately, I don't. I've seen them often at Kenfig and Pembrey, but a car would be needed for these I guess. 110
Dai Herbert @daiherbert.bsky.social · 15/09/2025I thought it was spume not sputum, but I guess they look somewhat similar 🤣 120
Dai Herbert @daiherbert.bsky.social · 13/09/2025A juvenile Peregrine demolishing a Black-tailed Godwit at Loughor foreshore this morning. 1140
Dai Herbert @daiherbert.bsky.social · 25/08/2025Thanks to @pembsbikingbirder.bsky.social for posting details of the site. 010
Dai Herbert @daiherbert.bsky.social · 25/08/2025Excellent dragonfly morning at Maesteg pools this morning. Good numbers of Common Hawker, Black Darter, Keeled Skimmer, Common Darter and Emerald Damsels. 120
Dai Herbert @daiherbert.bsky.social · 22/08/2025One of several Couded Yellows seen at West Williamston NR this morning. Sadly no Brown Hairstreaks. 030
Dai Herbert @daiherbert.bsky.social · 12/08/2025Clouded Yellow butterfly beside Llanrhidian Marsh road this afternoon. Sadly it didn't stay still long enough for a photo. 040
Dai Herbert @daiherbert.bsky.social · 09/08/2025Great White Egret from hide below Dynefwr Castle, Llandeilo this morning. 040
Dai Herbert @daiherbert.bsky.social · 28/07/2025It just takes a smidgen to poison a pigeon ...... A very talented fellow. 010
Dai Herbert @daiherbert.bsky.social · 12/07/2025White-letter Hairstreak at Carmel Woods this morning. Specimen a bit tatty, but I'm pretty sure the ID is correct. Sadly no Silver-washed Frittilaries. 160
Dai Herbert @daiherbert.bsky.social · 02/07/2025Absolutely, butterfly numbers in South Wales seem to be exceptionally low these days, in fact insects in general. Very sad. 110
Dai Herbert @daiherbert.bsky.social · 24/06/2025Snails look like Lymnaea stagnalis, the Great Pond Snail. Dai 110
