Tag Archives: bird-watching

Bird watching in the Nevern estuary

Posted on July 4, 2014 by bookvolunteer

The cars you can see parked on the far left may belong to visitors looking for a signal for their mobiles but they are more likely to be bird watchers, who know that the Nevern River’s tidal estuary at Newport attracts a wonderful variety of … Continue reading →

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Spot a chough in Dinas

Posted on March 11, 2014 by bookvolunteer

The RSPB estimates that there are only 250 to 350 breeding pairs of choughs in Britain and I’d say that there’s a good chance that you’ll see some during a Tegfan holiday. With their bright red beak and matching legs, … Continue reading →

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R M Lockley at Dinas

Posted on August 21, 2013 by bookvolunteer

The eminent naturalist, R M Lockley, whose book on the private life of the rabbit inspired Richard Adams’ ‘Watership Down’, spent the war years on Dinas Island Farm. ‘The Island Farmers’ (first published in 1946) is a fascinating account of … Continue reading →

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Birding at Tegfan

Posted on August 18, 2013 by bookvolunteer

Tegfan’s a great base for bird watching and Pembrokeshire birders provide information and inspiration on-line. Tegfan’s wi-fi connection will allow you to explore local sightings and benefit from local birders’ knowledge of the area. This guide to Dinas Island bird life … Continue reading →

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