A river walk along Cwm Du Glen, Pontardawe

Date:  8 April 2017

Location:  Cwm Du Glen, Pontardawe

It'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. 

We were instantly greeting with the song of this pretty Wren before we even started walking.

The start of the walk, with plenty of information on the notice board (including a pic of me with other volunteers)

There were quite a few butterflies out including this Speckled Brown. I also spotted an Orange-tip and Brimstone too,

Lots of nice fungi around like this turkey tail.

The gorge is very beautiful and we spotted something landing in a tree...

...first time I have managed to get a Grey Wagtail still in a tree :) - A new one to add to the bird count

In the same tree a rather large Wood Pigeon

The path up to Glanrhyd Plantation

Unfortunately, this is where our walk had to end. so we sat here for awhile and was once again was treated to...

...another lovely Grey Wagtail

It wasn't long before he was joined by an other familiar bird we see on local rivers - a Dipper

The Dipper collecting nesting materials

The beautiful gorge