Rhuddlan Castle from the bridge over the Afon Clwyd.
Carrion crows with gulls on the shingle bank.
A Eurasian curlew on the Afon Clwyd sand bank.
A Wigeon on the Afon Clwyd.
Another Eurasian curlew on the Afon Clwyd.
Lapwings take to the sky above the Afon Clwyd.
A Common redshank on the Afon Clwyd.
Great cormorants on the west bank of the Afon Clwyd.
More Eurasian curlews in the Afon Clwyd.
A Mute swan on Brickfield Pool.
A male Tufted duck on Brickfield Pool.
A Common coot on Brickfield Pool.
A stop foe elevenses at Brickfield Pool Nature Reserve.
Brickfield Pool.
Threatening skies over the Vale of Clwyd.
Taken by Fran from our lunch spot.
Rhyl Marine lake from he northern end.
Striding out across Pont y Draig.
Crossing Pont y Draig.
Rhyl Harbour and the Foryd Bridge from Pont y Draig.
Looking towards Rhyl from Pont y Draig.
Shelduck on the west bank of the Afon Clwyd.
Great cormorants and Oystercatchers on the west bank of the Afon Clwyd.
Great black back gull on the west bank of the Afon Clwyd.
Carrion crow, Herring gull, Lapwing and Greylag goose on the west bank of the Afon Clwyd.
Waders, mainly Lapwing take to the sky.
Lapwings in the sky (west of he Afon Clwyd).
More Lapwings in the sky (west of he Afon Clwyd).
Walk stats: 8.1 miles. Climb: 364’,
Time: 3 hours 54 minutes. On the move walking average: 2.7 m.p.h. Overall Walk average: 12.0 m.p.h.
Temperature: 7.2 – 7.8 Celsius.
Beaufort Wind Force: 3-4, mainly a Gentle breeze, but increasing to a Moderate breeze towards the end of the walk.
Group: Martyn, Nigel, Fran and Mike.
The forecast for today wasn’t very good – rain showers all day, but looking at the rain radar was much better, so we decided to risk going for a walk.
In fact, the only significant rain was at lunch time, and even then, we were able to shelter from the worst of it at the Central Station where there was a bench below projecting roof.
On the outward journey, we took the main tarmac covered path running on the eastern side of the Afon Clwyd.
The tide was still rising and was expected to reach High Tide at about 12-30, so was optimistic that it would push the birds into positions that would make them easier to spot.
To a certain extent it did, and we saw several huge flocks of Lapwings with their flickering flight.
Time: 3 hours 54 minutes. On the move walking average: 2.7 m.p.h. Overall Walk average: 12.0 m.p.h.
Temperature: 7.2 – 7.8 Celsius.
Beaufort Wind Force: 3-4, mainly a Gentle breeze, but increasing to a Moderate breeze towards the end of the walk.
Group: Martyn, Nigel, Fran and Mike.
The forecast for today wasn’t very good – rain showers all day, but looking at the rain radar was much better, so we decided to risk going for a walk.
In fact, the only significant rain was at lunch time, and even then, we were able to shelter from the worst of it at the Central Station where there was a bench below projecting roof.
On the outward journey, we took the main tarmac covered path running on the eastern side of the Afon Clwyd.
The tide was still rising and was expected to reach High Tide at about 12-30, so was optimistic that it would push the birds into positions that would make them easier to spot.
To a certain extent it did, and we saw several huge flocks of Lapwings with their flickering flight.
As usual, we took in Brickfield Pool NR on our way to Rhyl.
Birds seen or heard today included: European robin, Blue tit, Great tit, Common blackbird, Common redshank, Little grebe, Oystercatcher, Great cormorant, Woodpigeon, Common coot, Moorhen, Mute swan, Shelduck, Tufted duck, Teal, Wigeon, Mallard, House sparrow, Dunnock, Goosander, Herring gull, Common gull, Black headed gull, Great black back gull, Eurasian curlew, Caada goose, Greylag goose, Lapwing and Little egret.
Our return route followed the path on the west side of the river, and thankfully today it wasn’t too muddy – my boots only took ten minutes to clean when I got home.
We arrived back at the car, having had an enjoyable walk, but there was no enthusiasm to extend the walk by going around the Rhuddlan Nature Reserve!
After walk drinks were enjoyed at the Blue Bell Inn at Halkyn, where the Lees bitter was everyone’s choice of beer. The Lees bitter, as usual was in excellent condition, demanding that I should have a second pint!
Birds seen or heard today included: European robin, Blue tit, Great tit, Common blackbird, Common redshank, Little grebe, Oystercatcher, Great cormorant, Woodpigeon, Common coot, Moorhen, Mute swan, Shelduck, Tufted duck, Teal, Wigeon, Mallard, House sparrow, Dunnock, Goosander, Herring gull, Common gull, Black headed gull, Great black back gull, Eurasian curlew, Caada goose, Greylag goose, Lapwing and Little egret.
Our return route followed the path on the west side of the river, and thankfully today it wasn’t too muddy – my boots only took ten minutes to clean when I got home.
We arrived back at the car, having had an enjoyable walk, but there was no enthusiasm to extend the walk by going around the Rhuddlan Nature Reserve!
After walk drinks were enjoyed at the Blue Bell Inn at Halkyn, where the Lees bitter was everyone’s choice of beer. The Lees bitter, as usual was in excellent condition, demanding that I should have a second pint!
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