Early Spring in the Welsh Uplands

Two trips, 22nd and 25th March, to the Clwyd Mountains. Highlights were good views of Goshawk at Clocaenog, with at least 4 birds showing including a perched and vocal male. The World’s End Black Grouse as ever didn’t disappoint and there were plenty of Red Grouse around too. The Great Grey Shrike showed quite well at Lynn  Brenig, as did the long staying drake Ring-necked Duck on nearby Lynn Bran reservoir. Best of all, though, were the Adders, with 5 of these beauties basking along an embankment - only the second time I’ve ever seen one.