Before heading back out of the office to check how the Glaslyn ospreys are doing, Rebecca Clews, People Engagement Manager, had a few moments spare to tell us how the choughs at Llechwedd Slate Caverns got on this year: 
'A new pair of adults kept us on tenterhooks by arriving later than usual, but quickly made up for lost time as they busily got their nest ready.
They successfully raised a brood of three that we put rings on while only a few weeks old. Due to their size, our Chough Officer suspected that we had three females.
We have continued our presence at the site into August and by chance switched the camera on one day to find both adults back at the nest tidying it up!
They were focusing on getting rid of any remaining sheep's wool – presumably, since this holds moisture and parasites more than the sticks do.
This is a good sign that they are readying themselves to come back and nest here next year – which we can’t wait for!'