I did the circular walk this afternoon at Chislet Marshes in cloudy conditions with a fresh NE wind making it feel quite cold. Birds noted included 11 Mute Swan, 6 Mallard, 2 Pheasant, 4 Stock Dove, 5 Woodpigeon, 1 Collared Dove, 1 Moorhen, 1 Coot, 3 Herring Gull, 5 Cormorant, 1 Marsh Harrier, 2 Common Buzzard, 2 Green Woodpecker, 1 Kestrel, 2 Magpie, 9 Jackdaw, 2 rook, 12 Carrion Crow, 2 Raven including one which looked like it was carrying part of a rabbit back to its nest. What do you think? There were 8 Skylark, 1 Chiffchaff, 1 Blackbird, 1 Robin, 1 House Sparrow, 5 Yellow Wagtail (96) dropped in briefly where I managed a few distant shots. The habitat looks good for them this year so hopefully they will stay and breed. Also seen were 2 Chaffinch, 3 Linnet, 4 Corn Bunting, 1 Yellowhammer and 3 Reed Bunting.
I've now turned a sickly green, not just Yellow Wagtail, but five of'em. Obviously you are enjoying the Easter break!
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter Marc....Pete.