River Usk walk on Monday 15th June

We had a lovely walk along the river Usk, weather was warm but not to hot and firm conditions underfoot.

Here's a list of what we saw.

  • Cormorant
  • Sand Martin
  • House Martin
  • Swallow
  • Blackbird
  • Red Breasted Merganser (four birds standing on the river shore that then moved out onto the water as we approached)
  • Goosander (Female on the water with chicks)
  • Jackdaw
  • Rook
  • Carrion Crow
  • Heron
  • Common Sandpiper
  • Wood Pigeon
  • Mallard (male and female)
  • Pied Wagtail
  • Grey Wagtail
  • Buzzard
  • Tree Creeper

18 different species in under two hours!

Gilwern, Monmouthshire