Rob griffiths
@robashgrove.bsky.social
South Wales birder and nature lover.
Went up to see the Long Tailed Shrike today, I couldn' believe it when it landed on a fence wire right in front of us. Also saw a Corn Bunting, 3 Red legged Partridge and 2 Whinchat.
August 24, 2026 at 5:37 PM
Went up to see the Long Tailed Shrike today, I couldn' believe it when it landed on a fence wire right in front of us. Also saw a Corn Bunting, 3 Red legged Partridge and 2 Whinchat.
A pair of Yellowhammers both with food ready to feed their young. Took a couple of quick photo's and left them too it.
July 7, 2026 at 6:49 PM
A pair of Yellowhammers both with food ready to feed their young. Took a couple of quick photo's and left them too it.
WR Heron at the Gann yesterday, gave us a run around for hours but finally found it had relocated there, gave us great views when found.
June 30, 2026 at 11:43 AM
WR Heron at the Gann yesterday, gave us a run around for hours but finally found it had relocated there, gave us great views when found.
Singing Yellowhammer yesterday at Brechfa Pool.
June 17, 2026 at 11:52 AM
Singing Yellowhammer yesterday at Brechfa Pool.
Nice walk up Cwm Cadlan yesterday morning, gone quiet for birds up there but plenty of interest in the flora and fauna including a couple of Marsh Fritillary butterflies.
June 15, 2026 at 2:23 PM
Nice walk up Cwm Cadlan yesterday morning, gone quiet for birds up there but plenty of interest in the flora and fauna including a couple of Marsh Fritillary butterflies.
A couple of stunning Bee Orchids from Llanelli wetlands today.
June 5, 2026 at 2:26 PM
A couple of stunning Bee Orchids from Llanelli wetlands today.
Little gull at WWT Llanelli yesterday, also Med Gull, Pink-foot and 2 Ruff.
April 17, 2026 at 1:44 PM
Little gull at WWT Llanelli yesterday, also Med Gull, Pink-foot and 2 Ruff.
Saw something I have never seen before today, a pair of Goshawk doing what I can only describe as practicing food passes in the air. I don't know if they were practising or the female was assessing the male, but it was amazing.
April 7, 2026 at 4:50 PM
Saw something I have never seen before today, a pair of Goshawk doing what I can only describe as practicing food passes in the air. I don't know if they were practising or the female was assessing the male, but it was amazing.
Two Ringtail Hen Harriers at Cefn Esgair-carnau on the Breckon Beacons yesterday evening. Iv'e had 5 up here this winter, the others being males.
April 3, 2026 at 3:21 PM
Two Ringtail Hen Harriers at Cefn Esgair-carnau on the Breckon Beacons yesterday evening. Iv'e had 5 up here this winter, the others being males.
The latest sketch from my talented wife.
March 27, 2026 at 2:50 PM
The latest sketch from my talented wife.
A real surprise at Llanrhidian last evening when a Common Crane flew in. Also good views of a Short-eared Owl, Pallid Harrier and Marsh Harrier.
March 20, 2026 at 9:27 AM
A real surprise at Llanrhidian last evening when a Common Crane flew in. Also good views of a Short-eared Owl, Pallid Harrier and Marsh Harrier.
Llwyn -on Res early this morning, Great Northern diver still there, also watched a flock of Tits feeding on the ground to find there were 2 Willow tits among them, they came to about 8m from me by staying still.
January 4, 2026 at 1:49 PM
Llwyn -on Res early this morning, Great Northern diver still there, also watched a flock of Tits feeding on the ground to find there were 2 Willow tits among them, they came to about 8m from me by staying still.
Went down to see the Bean geese, White fronts,Pink foot and Whoopers at Caravan park, but then made a quick dash to Upper Talley lake for the Lesser Scaup, great day.
December 31, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Went down to see the Bean geese, White fronts,Pink foot and Whoopers at Caravan park, but then made a quick dash to Upper Talley lake for the Lesser Scaup, great day.
Great views of the Scops Owl last night, it flew to about 10m from us, but that wasn't close enough for one togger who got to about 5m from it and it flew off. Some people just can't help themselves!
December 9, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Great views of the Scops Owl last night, it flew to about 10m from us, but that wasn't close enough for one togger who got to about 5m from it and it flew off. Some people just can't help themselves!
Good morning at Goldcliff with great views of the Wryneck, also Yellow Wagtail, Little Stint,Grey plover and Wheatears.
September 29, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Good morning at Goldcliff with great views of the Wryneck, also Yellow Wagtail, Little Stint,Grey plover and Wheatears.
Nice surprise to find a Grey Phalarpoe on Llywn on res this afternoon.
September 18, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Nice surprise to find a Grey Phalarpoe on Llywn on res this afternoon.
Weobley yesterday 30+ Curlew Sandpiper, 2 Little Stint, hundreds of other assorted waders and Green Sandpiper on the way back.
September 14, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Weobley yesterday 30+ Curlew Sandpiper, 2 Little Stint, hundreds of other assorted waders and Green Sandpiper on the way back.
September 14, 2025 at 1:01 PM
September 14, 2025 at 1:01 PM