Richard's first ever sighting of a Cuckoo day walk.
Spot the Cuckoo in the tree in the middle of the picture!
Exploring the old mine entrance.
At the Memorial by Llyn Geirionydd.
Marsh Marigolds near Llyn Geirionydd.
Resting by the Klondyke Mill tramway.
The view of Snowdoinia from near Castell-y-Gwynt cottage.Walk stats:Distance: 9.9 miles; Climb:1956'.
Time:5 hours 49 minutes; Walking average 2.5 m.p.h.; Overall walk average:1.7 m.p.h.
Group:Martyn; Richard, Celia and Roger.
This walk had more to offer than we originally anticipated. The weather was excellent, sunny and there was only a gentle breeze. The walk out of Trefriw followed a path through wonderful deciduous woodland where the birds were serenading us, and we heard the first Cuckoo of the day. Cuckoos were heard calling throughout the day around both lakes, but the highlight of the day was when Richard spotted a calling Cuckoo resting in a tree about 50 yards away, and to make it even better as we all watched the first Cuckoo a second Cuckoo joined it. Without doubt the Cuckoo was our bird of the day.
We took advantage of the picnic table by Llyn Geirionydd to have our lunch before the gentle climb to the New Pandora Mine. Along the track to Castell-y-Gwynt we had spectacular views of Moel Siabod, Snowdon, the Glyders and Tryfan.
Spring flowers were also on display in many area on the walk.
Birds seen or heard today included:Two Cuckoos, Wood warbler(the first I've ever seen),Robin, Willow warbler, Swallow, Swift, Chiffchaff, Mistle thrush, Mallard, canada goose, Greylag goose, Common gull, Pied wagtail, Grey wagtail, Carrion crow, Buzzard, Wheatear, Siskin, Wren, Dunnock, Great tit and Blackbird.
After walk drinks were enjoyed at the Britannia Inn at Pentre Halkyn.
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