BirdForum - Short-eared Owls: "Up to 5 birds showing most afternoons at Waunafon Bog, between Blaenavon and Brynmawr in Gwent for at least a month now. There were 2 showing well at 1650 today, and I took photos and videoed one of them on a post.
Grid ref: SO218105 approx. Saw 4 together one afternoon last month (1450-1615) , though on another occasion I didn't see any birds between 1500 and 1600.Of course, they'll probably appear later now, as dusk is also later.
Quote from Gwent Ornithological Society website sightings page:
'If any one is thinking of a visit go over the top of Blaenavon towards Brynmawr(coming from pontypool) keeping big pit on the left.Go past the lakes on left,go
past the whistle pub staying on main rd>go 100m past pub on right of main rdafter cattle grid take sharp left up track 500m the birds where hunting mostly on left hand side near fence posts. Good luck..
This is approx 1 mile SE of Brynmawr, south of the Blaenavon road. Turn off this road at 428 metres above sea level, and follow the track for a few 100 metres. Stay in your car for closest views. Birds could be either side of the road.'
See GOS website for more details. Note, track is rough, but perfectly OK."
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Saturday, March 11, 2006
BBC - South West Wales - Walk through time
BBC - South West Wales - Walk through time: "Forts and fauna
Continue along the path past the site of South Hook Fort, and the pipeline jetties. Descend the steps onto the beach underneath the pipeline. Ascend the steps on the opposite side and follow the tarmac path.
More evidence of the effects of geological folding can be seen between South Hook Point and Gelliswick Bay. The Old Red Sandstone sequence here has been examined in great detail by geologists who are studying the ancient environments in which these rocks were formed.
Within the stones there are large, in-filled burrows of amphibious creatures, and fragments of primitive armoured fish have also been found.
Looking over to the opposite side of Sandy Haven, at Little Castle Head (near the navigation marker tower) the tightly folded rocks include layers of volcanic ash.
The forts were built in the 1860's as part of the 'Palmerston Defences'. They are Victorian Forts built on the recommendation of the Royal Commission in 1860 in response to the earlier Napoleonic Wars (1803 - 1815). They include Dale Fort, Stack Rock Fort, Chapel Bay Battery, South Hook Fort, Thorn Island Fort, and East and West Block House Batteries.
Although the pipelines may appear to be an unlikely habitat for wildlife, Cormorants and a variety of gulls love to sit here. Beneath and between the two jetties, there is an extensive community of eel grass that flourishes in this shallow sheltered environment, which is also home to a specialist red"
Continue along the path past the site of South Hook Fort, and the pipeline jetties. Descend the steps onto the beach underneath the pipeline. Ascend the steps on the opposite side and follow the tarmac path.
More evidence of the effects of geological folding can be seen between South Hook Point and Gelliswick Bay. The Old Red Sandstone sequence here has been examined in great detail by geologists who are studying the ancient environments in which these rocks were formed.
Within the stones there are large, in-filled burrows of amphibious creatures, and fragments of primitive armoured fish have also been found.
Looking over to the opposite side of Sandy Haven, at Little Castle Head (near the navigation marker tower) the tightly folded rocks include layers of volcanic ash.
The forts were built in the 1860's as part of the 'Palmerston Defences'. They are Victorian Forts built on the recommendation of the Royal Commission in 1860 in response to the earlier Napoleonic Wars (1803 - 1815). They include Dale Fort, Stack Rock Fort, Chapel Bay Battery, South Hook Fort, Thorn Island Fort, and East and West Block House Batteries.
Although the pipelines may appear to be an unlikely habitat for wildlife, Cormorants and a variety of gulls love to sit here. Beneath and between the two jetties, there is an extensive community of eel grass that flourishes in this shallow sheltered environment, which is also home to a specialist red"
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We have just published a Google mashup of walks and photofeatures on the Walk in Wales site. We used the excellent Mapbuilder.net to do this.
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Saturday, February 19, 2005
Tuesday, December 28, 2004
BBC NEWS | Wales | Warning after walkers rescued
BBC NEWS | Wales | Warning after walkers rescued: "Warning after walkers rescued
The two Polish men were not taken to hospital
Walkers are being warned to take care after two people were winched to safety when they were cut off by the tide at Worm's Head on Gower, south Wales.
Two Polish men were rescued by the crew of an RAF helicopter on Sunday.
Coastguards received a 999 call from a member of the public on the mainland at 1545 GMT.
A spokeswoman for Swansea Coastguard has warned people to be careful, to be aware of their surroundings and consider possible dangers.
'People are off work at the holiday period, the weather is calm and dry and people like to walk off their Christmas dinner,' she said.
'They should check the tide times - at Rhossili, there is a board outside the National Heritage Centre.' "
The two Polish men were not taken to hospital
Walkers are being warned to take care after two people were winched to safety when they were cut off by the tide at Worm's Head on Gower, south Wales.
Two Polish men were rescued by the crew of an RAF helicopter on Sunday.
Coastguards received a 999 call from a member of the public on the mainland at 1545 GMT.
A spokeswoman for Swansea Coastguard has warned people to be careful, to be aware of their surroundings and consider possible dangers.
'People are off work at the holiday period, the weather is calm and dry and people like to walk off their Christmas dinner,' she said.
'They should check the tide times - at Rhossili, there is a board outside the National Heritage Centre.' "
Saturday, December 18, 2004
Ceredigion Coast and Countryside - Rights of Way and Access - Web Walks and Rides
Ceredigion Coast and Countryside - Rights of Way and Access - Web Walks and Rides: "The network of public paths offers an excellent way to explore
Ceredigion. The diverse countryside offers a range of opportunities for
the walker, from gentle coastal walks to rugged mountain hikes. There
are also many routes for horse riders to follow. A number of 'Web Walks
and Rides' have been devised that pass through some of the most
attractive parts of the County."
Ceredigion. The diverse countryside offers a range of opportunities for
the walker, from gentle coastal walks to rugged mountain hikes. There
are also many routes for horse riders to follow. A number of 'Web Walks
and Rides' have been devised that pass through some of the most
attractive parts of the County."
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