Harriers and Waders
An excellent wader 'fest' on the mildest day we've had for some time, clear too for good distance scanning. Avocet have crept up to four, 15 Golden Plover was a very good count for here, 4 [...]
An excellent wader 'fest' on the mildest day we've had for some time, clear too for good distance scanning. Avocet have crept up to four, 15 Golden Plover was a very good count for here, 45 Oystercatcher, 11 Black-tailed Godwit, 7 Dunlin, 6+ Ringed Plover, 80+ Ruff and 2000+ Lapwing.
A ringtail Hen Harrier was mobbed by Carrion Crows, after which it came back and mobbed Common Buzzard and a couple of Marsh Harrier which appeared to be hanging around some 'carrion' out on the reserve. In fact 5 separate Marsh Harrier, 6+ Common Buzzard, Sparrowhawk and 2 Kestrel were also seen. Barn Owl early and late doors.
Other birds included a 1st winter Med Gull, and a partial count included 2450 Teal, 890 Wigeon and 19 Tufted Duck.
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