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Tuesday, 31 August 2021

Doe Park Visitor

My records showed I hadn't been to Doe Park for quite a spell so off I trudged. It started off quieter than expected but within 7/8 minutes of arrival at the bottom end of the reservoir improved rather more than somewhat. 
Presumably, the same recently reported Osprey loomed up over the distant main bridge and hung around for 10/11 minutes. It managed to catch a fish; I hope it enjoyed it far more than I do these abominable photos.




Other birds: 1 Raven ditto Grey Heron. 2 Grey Wagtail, 3/4 WW, few Goldfinch, couple Meadow Pipit. 1 Sparrowhawk.

DP turned up and took us to Hewenden Res to see if it had gone fishing there; it hadn't. A Mute Swan, c13 Lapwing, c500 small gull sp. & a few Swallows were present.