Wednesday 22 June 2022

Wildfowl and Marsh Harriers

I rediscovered a track from yesteryear so wandered up it ever hopeful. Praise be to the local Water Company, not only were there 3 dams near the office and works but a kick arse sign pointing to where 🔭 birds could be viewed!
The BW Stilts let me know I was an intruder in their eyes but the wildfowl carried on with their day.

Possibly more than a hundred Shelduck, mostly recently fledged to grown young and adults. Similarly Pochard less so Red-crested Pochard. Around 10 Little Grebe, 8 Cattle 🐄 Egret.

4 Marsh Harrier were hunting and getting mobbed. 3/4 Common Tern, 5/6 BH Gulls. 1 Spotted Flycatcher, 2 Serin. Goldfinches, Greenfinches, 3/4 Cettis.