Day one....after arriving in Gwynedd we decided to visit lovely Barmouth or Abermaw as it is locally named.While taking a few shots of the beautiful scenery the first goodies were seen,2 Raven as the flew along the coastal cliffs,a good start.
As Pont Croesor wasn't too far away,we travelled the short journey over to the Glaslyn Osprey Project to see the local Ospreys.On arrival at the cracking new visitor centre,we were treated to some fantastic live pictures of the female as she ate a large flatfish.The nest was a mile from the visitor centre and the bird was just a mere silhouette through a telescope,but thanks to the live pictures it was a real treat to see her so close up.The trials and tribulations of this female can be followed on the superb Glaslyn Wildlife Web Page which is updated daily.
Day Two....After visiting the highly overrated Port merion and lovely Betys y Coed were we saw 2 Dipper,we travelled over to Anglesey and the fantastic rocky headland and coast at South Stack RSPB reserve.We had come to hopefully see Choughs and along the approach road we saw one straight away feeding and collecting food in a sheep field.I had last seen these beautiful members of the Corvid family in February 1991 when visiting to see a White-billed Diver in Holyhead Harbour...a distant memory now,so it was great to refresh my memory today.
More superb views were had of these enigmatic members of the crow family as they wheeled about over the cliffs along with several Stonechats and a single Raven also being added to the sightings for the day.
Travelling to and from the B&B was a real pleasure today seeing some amazing scenery particularly around Llyn Ogwen,just beautiful.
Day Three....Today was going to be spent travelling up to the summit of Snowden on the Snowden Mountain Railway and then walking down the Llanberis Path back to the car in Llanberis.This has to rate as one of the greatest experiences i have had in this country with regards to scenery,it is just out of this world and the snow at the summit made things even more special.
On the walk down the mountain a few notable birds were seen and included 3 Raven and at least 15 Wheatear along with several Meadow Pipits,but to be fair i was just gob smacked by the outstanding scenery.
After enjoying a very welcome cuppa at the superb Penceunant Isaf Tea Rooms with our new friends Al and Cheryl and the superbly friendly and kind Stefan we made our way back to the car.On the way back to the B&B we visited the lovely Beddgelert and added another beautiful place to our list of superb scenery enjoyed while on this fantastic holiday.
After a good sleep and waking up to torrential rain we reluctantly made our way home back to Lincolnshire a tad sore,but sad to be leaving this stunning part of the world.
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| Abermaw And The Mawddach Estuary. |
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| Carneddau Mountain Range Scenery. |
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| Chough,South Stack,Anglesey. |
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| Meadow Pipit,South Stack,Anglesey. |
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| Raven,South Stack,Anglesey. |
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| Llyn Ogwen. |
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| Eryri. |
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| Yr Wyddfa,Eryri. |
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| Crib Goch,Glaslyn And Llyn Llydaw,Eryri. |
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| Llyn Glaslyn. |
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| Mountain Scenery near to Llyn Gwynant. |
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