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RSPB Conwy 12/2/2023

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 On the 12th February I visited RSPB Conwy. My dad had recently purchased a new lens for my camera which had better zoom, so I was exited to test it out.  Blue Tit outside the Visitor Centre In the Visitor Centre, there was a sign that said "Sightings Today." I read it and made myself a target list for our visit which ended up being the next 2 and a half hours. This included Stonechat (which aren't normally there), Tufted Duck, Water Rail (they're always on my list when we go to RSPB Conwy as it apparently a good place for them, but have never seen one) and Shovlers. We headed outside and went to the first hide In the first hide, there was nothing special really only 2 Mute Swans and 5 Mallards. We headed out of the hide towards the viewing point a bit further up the lake. A thin path winded through the reeds, this was the place that was good to see Water Rail. Water Rail are secretive birds, but loud. Listen out for their pig-squealing type call whenever you're a