Bird Firsts of 2017
This year has been amazing for bird firsts for me. Many of them in Gwent but some I had to travel to places such as the Forest of Dean and Ham Wall.
- Waxwing
- Redwing
- Bittern
- Spoonbill
- Pied Flycatcher
- Spotted Flycatcher
- Yellowhammer
- Wood Warbler
- Common Redstart
- Common Rock Thrush
- Fieldfare
- Marsh Tit
- Lesser Redpoll
- Crossbills
- Marsh Harrier
- Great Egret
- Cettis Warbler
- Golden Plover
- Hawfinch
I have photos of all 18 except for the Cettis Warbler which I heard first and caught a glimpse of at the RSPB Ham Wall Nature Reserve.
My favorite bird first of the year for me was the Pied Flycatchers. I was fortunate to spend many hours observing them in a local wood and they were very accommodating. Beautiful birds and I look forward to seeing them again in the Spring.
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