After dropping Michelle off at work, I called into Nethergong on my way back home for a few hours where in frequent snow showers and a biting easterly wind, I managed to see a good range of species. In these conditions birds are often on the move and this proved the case this morning with a Redshank (61) heard not long after arriving. Other birds noted included 10 Common Gull (62), 5 Yellowhammer, 2 Snipe, 1 Grey Wagtail, 2 Pied Wagtail, c270 Lapwing (63) flew west in small groups and one of these flocks had 1 Golden Plover (64) with them. There were 24 Bar tailed Godwit (65) which were a new species for the site which were watched flying east and 1 adult White fronted Goose (66) flew over a few times calling. Other birds noted were c50 Redwing, c50 Fieldfare, 2 Kestrel, 1 Marsh Harrier, 7 Teal, 3 Coot, 1 Reed Bunting, c10 Meadow Pipit, 3 Skylark, 1 Bullfinch. With this cold weather set in for a few more days, I'm hopeful of a few more visits to see whether any other species are on the move. As ever the snow provided a few pleasing photos with the phone this morning.
My goodness, it looks cold there, Marc. However, from what we've been hearing I was expecting that you'd have had deeper snow. Another great tally of birds there, though. Take great care - - - Richard
ReplyDeleteIt certainly felt cold. I'm thankful there wasnt so much snow that I couldn't visit but enough to get the birds on the move. Fingers crossed for more to come.
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ReplyDeleteYou are lucky to see so many birds, and beautiful snow there.
Plenty of birds on offer if you can put up with the freezing temperatures. Back for more soon.
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