The Brecon Beacons (is a mountain range in South Wales. It forms the central section of the Brecon Beacons National Park one of Wales's three National Parks.
The Brecon Beacons range consists of the mountains to the south of Brecon. The highest of these is Pen y Fan (886 m); other notable summits include Corn Du (873 m), Cribyn (795 m), and Fan y Bîg (719 m). These summits form a long ridge which forms a horseshoe around the head of the Taf Fechan river to the south east, with long parallel spurs extending to the north-east. The round of the Taf Fechan skyline forms a popular ridge walk known as the Beacons Horseshoe. Many other fine walks exist in this part of the National Park but the mountains are known for swift changes in weather conditions, even in summer. In winter they can be dangerous.
The Brecon Beacons Ridge Walk with commentary 8 May 2008
Welsh Walk around Pen y Fan in the Brecon Beacons.
Wales - Brecon Beacons
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Wednesday, 17 March 2010
Tuesday, 16 March 2010
Birds attacking Buzzards in Llanrwst
Here are some videos of Common Buzzards being attacked in Llanrwst,
I went out on March the 16th and saw two occasions of Buzzards being attacked by other birds.
Seagulls attack buzzard near Llanrwst, North Wales.
Here a couple of seagulls were flying at a Common Buzzard.
Crow attacks Buzzard above Plas Yn Dre Llanrwst Part one
Common Buzzard in Llanrwst attacked by a Crow Part two
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I went out on March the 16th and saw two occasions of Buzzards being attacked by other birds.
Seagulls attack buzzard near Llanrwst, North Wales.
Here a couple of seagulls were flying at a Common Buzzard.
Crow attacks Buzzard above Plas Yn Dre Llanrwst Part one
Common Buzzard in Llanrwst attacked by a Crow Part two
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Raglan Castle - Wales
Raglan Castle - Wales
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Raglan Castle is a significant late medieval castle located just north of the village of Raglan in the county of Monmouthshire in south east Wales. Its origins lie in the 12th century but the ruins visible today date from the 15th century and later. It is likely that the early castle followed the motte-and-bailey design of most castles of this period and location and some traces of this early history can still be seen. The peak of the power and splendour of the castle was attained in the 15th century and 16th century, as the Marches fortress of the great family of Herbert. Its ruination came at the end of one of the longest sieges of the English Civil War.
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Raglan Castle is a significant late medieval castle located just north of the village of Raglan in the county of Monmouthshire in south east Wales. Its origins lie in the 12th century but the ruins visible today date from the 15th century and later. It is likely that the early castle followed the motte-and-bailey design of most castles of this period and location and some traces of this early history can still be seen. The peak of the power and splendour of the castle was attained in the 15th century and 16th century, as the Marches fortress of the great family of Herbert. Its ruination came at the end of one of the longest sieges of the English Civil War.
The 1981 film Time Bandits directed by Terry Gilliam, shot most of its Napoleon sequence at the castle (exteriors). The 2008 TV series Merlin (TV series) used the castle for its 'Isle of the Blessed'. The castle was used as a set for part of Led Zeppelin's 1976 release The Song Remains the Same.
Monday, 15 March 2010
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