The Wildlife Oculus
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I am Blair Jones, birder, photographer, talk presenter, drone pilot and blogger. Gwent Ornithological Society Secretary. BTO Volunteer. Visit my blog at www.thewildlifeoculus.com
Chilly up Pontypool Folly this morning.
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Winter sunrise
A photography blog focused on Gwent wildlife and in particularly birds.
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November 30, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Chilly up Pontypool Folly this morning.
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The first meeting of the Wood Warblers at Goytre House Wood, our nature reserve, was held today. Volunteers cleared vegetation around tree saplings, planted in 2022. Bird and bat boxes were mapped in preparation for activities next year. The weather was very kind to us. #birdingwales #gwentbirds
November 29, 2025 at 3:41 PM
The first meeting of the Wood Warblers at Goytre House Wood, our nature reserve, was held today. Volunteers cleared vegetation around tree saplings, planted in 2022. Bird and bat boxes were mapped in preparation for activities next year. The weather was very kind to us. #birdingwales #gwentbirds
I had a nine o'clock raider in my garden this morning—a blog post to mark the occasion. www.thewildlifeoculus.com/2025/11/the-... #gwentbirds
The nine o'clock raider
A photography blog focused on Gwent wildlife and in particularly birds.
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November 24, 2025 at 8:03 PM
I had a nine o'clock raider in my garden this morning—a blog post to mark the occasion. www.thewildlifeoculus.com/2025/11/the-... #gwentbirds
Nice to have sunshine at Goldcliff Lagoons. Nice to see a large flock of Black-Tailed Godwits on Priors Lagoons -300 +. Highlight was 25 Grey Plovers out on the Saltmarsh near the Pill. A Buzzard showed well for me. #birdingwales #gwentbirds
November 23, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Nice to have sunshine at Goldcliff Lagoons. Nice to see a large flock of Black-Tailed Godwits on Priors Lagoons -300 +. Highlight was 25 Grey Plovers out on the Saltmarsh near the Pill. A Buzzard showed well for me. #birdingwales #gwentbirds
Droning at dawn.
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Droning at Dawn – A Morning at Pontypool Folly
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November 10, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Droning at dawn.
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Clydach is very much like a set from The Lord of the Rings. www.thewildlifeoculus.com/2025/11/wate...
Waterfalls of Middle-earth: Autumn Adventures at Cwm Nant Dyar
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November 6, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Clydach is very much like a set from The Lord of the Rings. www.thewildlifeoculus.com/2025/11/wate...
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Celebrating 25 years at the Newport Wetlands. An illustrated talk by Kevin Boina Dupe. Saturday 8th November 7.30 pm to 9 pm. Goyte Village Hall. #birdingwales #gwentbirds
November 3, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Celebrating 25 years at the Newport Wetlands. An illustrated talk by Kevin Boina Dupe. Saturday 8th November 7.30 pm to 9 pm. Goyte Village Hall. #birdingwales #gwentbirds
Had a lovely walk this weekend at a local, hidden gem of a place.
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An ode to the Nant Ffrwd
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November 2, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Had a lovely walk this weekend at a local, hidden gem of a place.
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Thrilled to see my picture of Black Tailed-Godwits taken at Goldcliff Lagoons on the cover of the WOS 2026 Calendar.
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Calendar including P&P | Welsh Ornithological Society Cymdeithas Adaryddol Cymru Registered Charity no. 1037823
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October 28, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Thrilled to see my picture of Black Tailed-Godwits taken at Goldcliff Lagoons on the cover of the WOS 2026 Calendar.
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The Temminck's deserved to be in a blog post.
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A Tiny Treasure and a Secretive Shadow at Slimbridge
A photography blog focused on Gwent wildlife and in particularly birds.
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October 25, 2025 at 7:52 PM
The Temminck's deserved to be in a blog post.
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Aerial Views of Pontypool Park in Autumn.
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Autumn Colours from Above – Aerial Views of Pontypool Park
A photography blog focused on Gwent wildlife and in particularly birds.
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October 25, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Aerial Views of Pontypool Park in Autumn.
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Temminck's Stint, Rushy Hide WWT Slimbridge. Much better views.
October 25, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Temminck's Stint, Rushy Hide WWT Slimbridge. Much better views.
Lesser Flamingo at WWT Slimbridge
October 19, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Lesser Flamingo at WWT Slimbridge
Temminck's Stint on the South Lake this afternoon at WWT Slimbridge. The wader was pushing the limits of my lens on the far side of the lake. Lifer for me :) Tick.
October 18, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Temminck's Stint on the South Lake this afternoon at WWT Slimbridge. The wader was pushing the limits of my lens on the far side of the lake. Lifer for me :) Tick.
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GOS enjoyed a really interesting talk from Dan Jenkins yesterday evening about Green Sandpipers in South East Wales. Many Thanks . #gwentbirds #birdingwales
October 5, 2025 at 5:24 PM
GOS enjoyed a really interesting talk from Dan Jenkins yesterday evening about Green Sandpipers in South East Wales. Many Thanks . #gwentbirds #birdingwales
Storm Amy - Porthcawl Lighthouse
October 3, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Storm Amy - Porthcawl Lighthouse
Temporary update to my Goldcliff Lagoons Guide following the dismantling of the Redshank and Lapwing platforms and the destruction of the seawall hide. Later, the whole guide will be refreshed with a new look and content.
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Goldcliff Lagoons Guide
A photography blog focused on Gwent wildlife and in particularly birds.
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October 2, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Temporary update to my Goldcliff Lagoons Guide following the dismantling of the Redshank and Lapwing platforms and the destruction of the seawall hide. Later, the whole guide will be refreshed with a new look and content.
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A reminder that we will be holding an indoor meeting this coming Saturday. All are welcome. #gwentbirding #birdingwales
September 29, 2025 at 6:30 PM
A reminder that we will be holding an indoor meeting this coming Saturday. All are welcome. #gwentbirding #birdingwales
Goldcliff Lagoons AM visit. Wryneck showing in bushes/trees in the field behind Snipe Platform.Cloudy sunrise. Wader flock - Little Stints, Dunlins and Curlew Sandpipers. #birdingwales #gwentbirders
September 28, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Goldcliff Lagoons AM visit. Wryneck showing in bushes/trees in the field behind Snipe Platform.Cloudy sunrise. Wader flock - Little Stints, Dunlins and Curlew Sandpipers. #birdingwales #gwentbirders
I have written a blog post about the Wryneck at Goldcliff Lagoons. www.thewildlifeoculus.com/2025/09/my-j... #birdingwales #gwentbirds
My jynx is finally over
A photography blog focused on Gwent wildlife and in particularly birds.
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September 27, 2025 at 9:32 AM
I have written a blog post about the Wryneck at Goldcliff Lagoons. www.thewildlifeoculus.com/2025/09/my-j... #birdingwales #gwentbirds
A short video of the Wryneck at Goldcliff Lagoons today. youtu.be/o9c1xfrryl0?... #birdingwales #gwentbirders
Wryneck
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September 26, 2025 at 8:16 PM
A short video of the Wryneck at Goldcliff Lagoons today. youtu.be/o9c1xfrryl0?... #birdingwales #gwentbirders
Nice views of a Wryneck today at Goldcliff Lagoons. A lifer for me, so well happy. #birdingwales #gwentbirds
September 26, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Nice views of a Wryneck today at Goldcliff Lagoons. A lifer for me, so well happy. #birdingwales #gwentbirds
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After posing well for photos showing back/side views this Hobby flew off and was then re-located giving excellent front views - a very obliging model! At Kenfig NNR this evening. #birds #birdingWales @eastglambto.bsky.social @glamorganbirdclub.bsky.social
September 24, 2025 at 8:09 PM
After posing well for photos showing back/side views this Hobby flew off and was then re-located giving excellent front views - a very obliging model! At Kenfig NNR this evening. #birds #birdingWales @eastglambto.bsky.social @glamorganbirdclub.bsky.social
Good to see my friend Nevs presentation. Amazing birds and other wildlife can be found in Botswana.
Great talk from Neville Davies yesterday evening about the Wonders of Botswana. A real feast for the eyes, seeing so many wonderful birds and other animals.Many Thanks, Nev.#birdingwales
September 21, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Good to see my friend Nevs presentation. Amazing birds and other wildlife can be found in Botswana.