Unusual passenger

This little Bank Vole was found by staff and volunteers of the Welshpool and Llanfair Light Railway, running through the garden and onto the platform at Llanfair Station. Typical of a naive youngster, it was quite tame and allowed itself to be put back in the garden. However, it seems that it was determined to catch a train to Welshpool, as it was last seen running towards the train!

(Many thanks to Kevin Heywood for the photo and report)

Fox at Roundton

Fox seen on the very top of Roundton Hill at about 06:30am (whilst doing the Breeding Bird Survey).

The not-so-clever squirrel

Whilst walking the dogs along Glyndwr's Way today, something caught my eye. I was surprised to see a very unconcerned squirrel on the ground, in a field next to the road, barely 5m away. The nearest tree would require the crossing of a fence and the road, past myself and the dogs; was this the reason he didn't run or was he just very sure of himself?!

After watching him for a couple of minutes, foraging amongst the roots in the grassland, I continued on my way, thinking not much more about it. However, on my return some 40 minutes later, I disturbed a Buzzard from that very grassland. What should he be carrying in his talons, but a squirrel! Not such a clever squirrel afterall!

Fallow Deer @ Middletown

Five hinds seen twice on Middletown Hill this afternoon.

Weasel @ Tregynon

2 seen running across the road this evening at 20:00.

'Black' Rabbit @ Brooks

1 seen this evening with several regular Rabbits.

Common(?) Shrew @ Tregynon

At least 2 (presumed) Common Shrews seen this afternoon scurrying around in a roadside hedge.