Jenna and I headed into mid-Wales today in pursuit of a Red-necked Grebe that had been reported at Bala Lake, Meirionnydd.
Arriving at the sailing club, it didn’t take long to pick out the bird, though it remained distant and was constantly foraging. Photographing it through the scope proved tricky at first, but eventually it moved closer, allowing better views. Having not seen a Red-necked Grebe for several years, it was a real pleasure to reconnect with this striking species.
From Bala, we continued to Traeth Glaslyn Nature Reserve at Porthmadog, where local birder Mark Hughes had reported a Glossy Ibis earlier in the day. By the time we arrived, the bird had moved onto the marsh, and despite a couple of hours’ searching, we were unable to relocate it.
Traeth Glaslyn Nature Reserve, PorthmadogThe drive itself was a delight, with stunning scenery unfolding along the way—another reminder that sometimes the journey is as rewarding as the birds.
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