The Wildlife Oculus

Dropping in on the lagoons A photography blog focused on Gwent wildlife and landscapes. Drones, Astro, Dwarf Labs 3 Nikon and Olympus cameras.

My latest report from Goldcliff Lagoons.
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Thanks mate .

Blue skies over Goldcliff A photography blog focused on Gwent wildlife and landscapes. Drones, Astro, Dwarf Labs 3 Nikon and Olympus cameras.

Lovely bit of sunshine at Goldcliff this morning.
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Mega

Written in Lichen and Carved in Fungi Across Springtime Coed-Y-Canddo A photography blog focused on Gwent wildlife and landscapes. Drones, Astro, Dwarf Labs 3 Nikon and Olympus cameras.

Fungi, Lichen and Liverworts
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Slimbridge February '26 - Spoonbill, Bewick's, Whooper, Cranes and more 4K YouTube video by john l uk

Slimbridge, in February, home to thousands of overwintering birds.

Thanks Colin

Birdwatching before the rain at Goldcliff A photography blog focused on Gwent wildlife and landscapes. Drones, Astro, Dwarf Labs 3 Nikon and Olympus cameras.

It was great to spend a couple of hours birdwatching this morning.
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My first talk of 2026 is scheduled for next week with the Gwent Photographic Society.

World Wetlands Day – Goldcliff Lagoons A photography blog focused on Gwent wildlife and landscapes. Drones, Astro, Dwarf Labs 3 Nikon and Olympus cameras.

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Enjoyed a visit to WWT Slimbridge on Saturday. Lots of birds. Highlights flocks of Dunlin, Lapwings and Golden Plover. White-fronted Geese and Common Crane fly past.

Thanks mate

Looks like a good day out mate

Thanks John. Nice be out for a change .

Where the Arctic Meets the Severn - White-Fronted Geese at Goldcliff Lagoons A photography blog focused on Gwent wildlife and landscapes. Drones, Astro, Dwarf Labs 3 Nikon and Olympus cameras.

A nice bit of bird therapy and a dose of Vitamin D in the sunshine at Goldcliff Lagoons. #birdingwales
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White-Fronted Geese YouTube video by Blair Jones

Glock of White-Fronted Geese at Goldcliff Lagoons NWR this morning.
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Indoor Meeting - Natural Heritage of the Blaenavon Landscape (2026-02-14) Natural Heritage of the Blaenavon Landscape, an illustrated talk by Steve Williams Goytre Village Hall (NP4 0AR) starting 7:30 pm. £2 entry (cash at door).

Our first indoor talk will be presented by Steve Williams on Saturday, 14th February 2026, about the Natural Heritage of the Blaenavon Landscape. #birdingwales @thewildlifeoculus.bsky.social
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Congrats Rob

Thanks for watching, John.

Thanks for watching Colin

Twmbarlwm Hillfort YouTube video by Blair Jones

An ancient hillfort at the top of Twmbarlwm.
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The Keepers Pond in the Snow YouTube video by Blair Jones

An Arctic wonderland. The Keepers Pond in the snow.
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Pontypool Folly – The First Light of 2026 A photography blog focused on Gwent wildlife and in particularly birds.

My first blog post of 2026 kicks off with somewhere local.
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GOS will be holding its Annual General Meeting on Saturday, 17th January 2026. We encourage as many members as possible to attend.
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All the best for 2026 mate .

My review of 2025 A photography blog focused on Gwent wildlife and in particularly birds.

My last blog post of 2025 has been published. Many Thanks for the likes and follows throughout the year.
Wishing all my readers good health and happiness for 2026.
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Nice day out yesterday with @john-l-uk.bsky.social and @gos-birds.bsky.social at WWT Slimbridge.

Yes re the BTG. There are no stupid questions re identification . Even the so called experts can get it wrong sometimes ;)

Yes it’s a great place glad you enjoyed it .

Nice pic by the way :)