Mid Wales- Dyfi Osprey Project & Ynys-hir

We left early this morning to visit the Dyfi Ospreys and the RSPB Ynys-hir reserve. On the way there we took a detour to Llandysul. A walk along the river there produce my first Dipper of the year and a Grey Wagtail.
First we headed to Cors Dyfi to see the family of Ospreys. The new observatory there is excellent and the scopes there give great views of the birds. 3 Ospreys were present on the the perches (1 adult and the 2 chicks, now fledged). On the walk out to the observatory 3 Lesser Redpolls flew overhead and a Siskin was on the bird feeder.
After lunch we visited RSPB Ynys-hir Reserve. First we headed to Marian Mawr Pool. From the hide I noted 4 Canada Geese, 3 Oystercatcher, 2 Green Sandpipers and a Snipe. Coming out of the hide a stunning male Redstart caught my eye. From the next hide there was another 2 Green Sandpipers. Other birds of note was 3 Sedge Warblers, a Treecreeper, 2 Stonechat, 2 Red Kites, 2 Little Egret and 6 Teal. (But oddly no Pied Flycatchers).

 Whitethroat

 Osprey

Siskin

Redstart

Green Sandpiper