Date: 8 April 2017
Location: Cwm Du Glen, PontardaweIt's been so beautiful in South Wales the last few day and today was not an exception. Blue, cloudless skies and finally a temperature that brought out a bit of colour in my cheeks. We didn't really know where to go, being a Saturday we knew most places would be busy.
We decided on a place I had only recently discovered through volunteering called Cwm Du Glen, in Pondardawe. An easily accessible walk from the heart of Pontardawe. Unfortunately, we learnt through a sign on the noticeboard that part of the walk was closed, we decided to go anyway to see what wildlife we could see.
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| We were instantly greeting with the song of this pretty Wren before we even started walking. |
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| The start of the walk, with plenty of information on the notice board (including a pic of me with other volunteers) |
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There were quite a few butterflies out including this Speckled Brown. I also spotted an Orange-tip and Brimstone too,
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| ...first time I have managed to get a Grey Wagtail still in a tree :) - A new one to add to the bird count |
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| In the same tree a rather large Wood Pigeon |
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| The path up to Glanrhyd Plantation |
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| Unfortunately, this is where our walk had to end. so we sat here for awhile and was once again was treated to... |
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| ...another lovely Grey Wagtail |
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| It wasn't long before he was joined by an other familiar bird we see on local rivers - a Dipper |
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| The Dipper collecting nesting materials |
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| The beautiful gorge |
