Saturday 8/10 @ Leighton...

Todays Birding @ RSPB Leighton Moss:


At the grit trays: 10-12+ Bearded Tits. WOW!

From the Publc Hide: Marsh Harrier, Greylag geese, Teal, Heron, Coot, Cormorant

From Morecambe hides: Redshanks, Spotted Redshank, Snipe (32 'scoped at one point!), Teal, Pintail, Gadwall, Shoveller, Mallard, Shelduck, Heron, Little Egret, Little Grebe, Great Crested Grebe,

From Jenny Browns Point: Crow, Great Black-backed Gull, Oystercatcher, Curlew, Goosander,

From various feeders and walkways: Pheasant, Coal Tit, Blue Tit, Great Tit, Willow Tit, Long-tailed Tit, Robin, Wren, Greenfinch, Chaffinch, Nuthatch,

Oh and I forgot to mention the SWALLOW I saw whilst I was driving back through Yealand.. I mean, a Swallow on OCTOBER 8th???


An excellent day, including several 'firsts' for me! Thanks!