Friday 12 December 2014

Wols and Webs

Shorties are still the bird of the moment and look like they will be with us for the winter. Three plus have been present all week and were still putting on a show this evening (12th) in what I would consider to be less than ideal conditions, windy and showers. On Down Level this afternoon 11 Shoveler, 8 Wigeon, and a single Teal, all on the scrape, a single cream cap, and a separate flock of 40+ Teal flying over. On Horse-eye in addition to the SEO's another 6+ Wigeon, ad fem Hen Harrier, Merlin, 2 Marsh Harrier, Cetti's, Goldcrest, Little Owl, and the extremely vinous Dartford Warbler was again in the hedgerow and brambles south of Lookers'.
Last Sundays WEBS count (in the rain) on Down Level produced 2 Shoveler and 26 Teal on the scrape. Raptors comprised the resident pair of Peregrine who were perched up on the foot-bridge mid-level before heading off hunting, 2 Buzzard, ringtail Hen Harrier, and Marsh Harrier, while other bits included Water Rail. The Richards' Pipit failed to put in an appearrance when I looked for it later in the day although the Harriers, SEO's, and a male Kingfisher provided ample compensation.

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