Ian Leaver
@iancl.bsky.social
A fan of The Fall, Tranmere Rovers and beer. Not a fan of tories or dry January.
Highlights at Traeth Bychan today were three Eider (2f 1m), eight Common Scoter flying South across the bay, male Tawny Owl calling every morning until first light and a male Sparrowhawk. @angbirdnews.bsky.social
November 1, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Highlights at Traeth Bychan today were three Eider (2f 1m), eight Common Scoter flying South across the bay, male Tawny Owl calling every morning until first light and a male Sparrowhawk. @angbirdnews.bsky.social
Three Whooper Swans and over 100 Common Snipe at Cors Ddyga. At least 100 snipe in flight at one time after a male Marsh Harrier flew over. @angbirdnews.bsky.social
October 30, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Three Whooper Swans and over 100 Common Snipe at Cors Ddyga. At least 100 snipe in flight at one time after a male Marsh Harrier flew over. @angbirdnews.bsky.social
I’d been wanting to visit Gigrin Farm for ages - what a fantastic spectacle.
October 16, 2025 at 6:54 AM
I’d been wanting to visit Gigrin Farm for ages - what a fantastic spectacle.
Seven Red-Throated Divers off Traeth Bychan this afternoon. Also, at least sixteen Greenfinch. @angbirdnews.bsky.social
October 14, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Seven Red-Throated Divers off Traeth Bychan this afternoon. Also, at least sixteen Greenfinch. @angbirdnews.bsky.social
Very quiet on the sea at Traeth Bychan today. Highlights today: male tawny owl singing until first light, two pairs of stonechats, grey wagtail, 30 linnets, juvenile razorbill.
October 12, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Very quiet on the sea at Traeth Bychan today. Highlights today: male tawny owl singing until first light, two pairs of stonechats, grey wagtail, 30 linnets, juvenile razorbill.
“White Road” is wonderfully researched, making it as educational as it is entertaining; I’ve learnt more than I would have thought I needed to about the people, geography and changing weather patterns of the high Arctic, as well as the oil industry itself. @harryowl.bsky.social
October 8, 2025 at 5:39 PM
“White Road” is wonderfully researched, making it as educational as it is entertaining; I’ve learnt more than I would have thought I needed to about the people, geography and changing weather patterns of the high Arctic, as well as the oil industry itself. @harryowl.bsky.social
The hirundine balance has dramatically shifted at Traeth Bychan. Approximately 200 Swallows and perhaps just 20 House Martins this morning. @angbirdnews.bsky.social
September 13, 2025 at 5:59 AM
The hirundine balance has dramatically shifted at Traeth Bychan. Approximately 200 Swallows and perhaps just 20 House Martins this morning. @angbirdnews.bsky.social
Nothing very unusual at Traeth Bychan this morning: 3 Curlews, 2, Turnstone, 3 Dunlin, 20 Ringed Plover, 10 Common Terns resting on the rocks. Very nice to see 2 Risso’s Dolphins passing the bay just before midday. @angbirdnews.bsky.social
September 12, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Nothing very unusual at Traeth Bychan this morning: 3 Curlews, 2, Turnstone, 3 Dunlin, 20 Ringed Plover, 10 Common Terns resting on the rocks. Very nice to see 2 Risso’s Dolphins passing the bay just before midday. @angbirdnews.bsky.social
Hard to count, but approximately 300 House Martins at Traeth Bychan this morning. @angbirdnews.bsky.social
September 11, 2025 at 5:59 AM
Hard to count, but approximately 300 House Martins at Traeth Bychan this morning. @angbirdnews.bsky.social
Having missed out on yesterday’s Red-Necked Phalarope at Cors Ddyga, I popped along to see what was about late morning. Pick of the bunch was a Whinchat and six Snipe flying over. @angbirdnews.bsky.social
September 10, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Having missed out on yesterday’s Red-Necked Phalarope at Cors Ddyga, I popped along to see what was about late morning. Pick of the bunch was a Whinchat and six Snipe flying over. @angbirdnews.bsky.social
Nice bit of Tawny Owl action at Traeth Bychan this evening. First a male and then the female turned up. @angbirdnews.bsky.social
September 9, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Nice bit of Tawny Owl action at Traeth Bychan this evening. First a male and then the female turned up. @angbirdnews.bsky.social
20 Ringed Plover, 15 Oystercatcher, 5 Dunlin, 2 Curlew on the rocks at Traeth Bychan this morning until flushed by a Peregrine. @angbirdnews.bsky.social
September 9, 2025 at 10:06 AM
20 Ringed Plover, 15 Oystercatcher, 5 Dunlin, 2 Curlew on the rocks at Traeth Bychan this morning until flushed by a Peregrine. @angbirdnews.bsky.social
Not a rare bird, but not one I see at Traeth Bychan so nice to see a Common Gull resting on the rocks this afternoon. Much quieter though - single figures of Gannets, 3 Grey Herons and a single Turnstone. @angbirdnews.bsky.social
September 8, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Not a rare bird, but not one I see at Traeth Bychan so nice to see a Common Gull resting on the rocks this afternoon. Much quieter though - single figures of Gannets, 3 Grey Herons and a single Turnstone. @angbirdnews.bsky.social
Excellent morning at Malltraeth Cob: 26 Redshank, 3 Black Tailed Godwit, Little Stint, Curlew Sandpiper, 4 Ruff, 3 Dunlin, several Curlew and an Osprey overhead flushing the lot. Nice to meet Derek Evans too. @angbirdnews.bsky.social
September 8, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Excellent morning at Malltraeth Cob: 26 Redshank, 3 Black Tailed Godwit, Little Stint, Curlew Sandpiper, 4 Ruff, 3 Dunlin, several Curlew and an Osprey overhead flushing the lot. Nice to meet Derek Evans too. @angbirdnews.bsky.social
3 Greenshanks, 16 Little Egrets, 7 Grey Herons, 6 Redshanks along with Ringed Plovers and Curlews at Traeth Dulas this morning. @angbirdnews.bsky.social
September 7, 2025 at 11:49 AM
3 Greenshanks, 16 Little Egrets, 7 Grey Herons, 6 Redshanks along with Ringed Plovers and Curlews at Traeth Dulas this morning. @angbirdnews.bsky.social
At least fifty Gannets, large numbers of Sandwich Terns, Arctic Terns, Guillemots and Manx Shearwaters feeding out from Traeth Bychan this afternoon along with a superb view of an Arctic Skua and one Brent Goose flying past. @angbirdnews.bsky.social
September 6, 2025 at 1:46 PM
At least fifty Gannets, large numbers of Sandwich Terns, Arctic Terns, Guillemots and Manx Shearwaters feeding out from Traeth Bychan this afternoon along with a superb view of an Arctic Skua and one Brent Goose flying past. @angbirdnews.bsky.social
Crested Pigeon. WA. September 2024.
September 6, 2025 at 6:47 AM
Crested Pigeon. WA. September 2024.
Red Wood Ant. Arne. June 2025.
September 5, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Red Wood Ant. Arne. June 2025.
Continuing with animal picture of the day. Swallow, Traeth Bychan, July 2025.
September 4, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Continuing with animal picture of the day. Swallow, Traeth Bychan, July 2025.
Not sure where all yesterday’s hirundines have gone - not one to be seen this morning. But loads of Gannets, Manx Shearwaters, and Sandwich Terns way out towards Llanddona from Traeth Bychan. And, finally, two Arctic Skuas chasing terns. Plus three Whimbrels flying past. @angbirdnews.bsky.social
September 4, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Not sure where all yesterday’s hirundines have gone - not one to be seen this morning. But loads of Gannets, Manx Shearwaters, and Sandwich Terns way out towards Llanddona from Traeth Bychan. And, finally, two Arctic Skuas chasing terns. Plus three Whimbrels flying past. @angbirdnews.bsky.social
Mixed flock of 150 House Martins and 20 Swallows at Traeth Bychan this morning. @angbirdnews.bsky.social
September 3, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Mixed flock of 150 House Martins and 20 Swallows at Traeth Bychan this morning. @angbirdnews.bsky.social
Watching birds and other animals soothes the soul. I thought I’d start sharing some of my favourite pictures from the past few years. Emu, WA, September 2024.
September 3, 2025 at 6:43 AM
Watching birds and other animals soothes the soul. I thought I’d start sharing some of my favourite pictures from the past few years. Emu, WA, September 2024.
A whimbrel and a curlew standing next to each other on the rocks at Traeth Bychan bore ‘ma. Nice to have such a good chance to compare the two species.
August 7, 2025 at 9:43 AM
A whimbrel and a curlew standing next to each other on the rocks at Traeth Bychan bore ‘ma. Nice to have such a good chance to compare the two species.
The IHRA working document says that it's antisemitic to hold 'Jews collectively responsible' for the wrong doing or actions of a particular Jew, a group of Jews or the State of Israel.
July 4, 2025 at 6:36 AM
The IHRA working document says that it's antisemitic to hold 'Jews collectively responsible' for the wrong doing or actions of a particular Jew, a group of Jews or the State of Israel.
Not a massive murmuration, but great to see every evening from our window.
July 3, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Not a massive murmuration, but great to see every evening from our window.