08:30-10:00
G.C.Grebe, 2, possibly a pair,
Cormorant, 2 on 'U'-Boat,
Grey Heron, 2 flew up the valley north,
Canada Goose,
c12,
Mallard, c8,
Common Scoter, flock of 6 (5 males) in the middle of the res. Flew around for a while before landing back on res.
Kestrel, 1 hunting rough grasslands,
Pheasant, calling birds,
Moorhen, 1 on Limy,
Curlew, pair towards Crown point,
Lapwing, 2 pair towards Crown point,
B.H.Gull, 2 over,
L.B.B.Gull, 3 over,
Skylark, c8, mainly in song,
Meadow Pipit, c12,
Pied Wagtail, 3,
Song Thrush, 2 in song,
Willow Warbler, 3 in song,
Coal Tit, 1 in song,
Jay, flock of 3,
Raven, 2 over,
Starling, c8,
Greenfinch, 1 male,
Chaffinch, c8, many in song,
Goldfinch, 2,
Redpoll, 1,
Reed Bunting, 4 males.
Regards,
Archie & David.
Common Scoter still present at 20:30 hrs + 1m Wigeon present at 19:30 but not seen later.
Also pr Goosander.
Bob.