The day started well with a Ring Ouzel just outside the centre at 0920 before zooming off towards the woodland... another late migrant. Stangely no winter thrushes at all today. Tony H found a Snow Bunting shortly afterwards on the path by the Butts Hide but it also did not linger. The Wednesday Walk went well despite the fog and we added Yellowhammer, Rock Pipits, dashing Peregrines, the immature male Marsh Harrier and a host of waders to the list although the Bearded Tits eluded us. A Little Stint was seen this afternoon with the swirling Dunlin flocks while the sky was covered in Lapwings when the Peregrine zoomed through.
Avocets in a reverse 'V' formation! Have not read the text books about aerodymanics! (by me)
Non-coordinated Lapwings! (also by me!)
Keen to know if the Beardies in the gallery pics (23rd) are adults or immatures and which sex. A member of staff/volunteer who also viewed these two Reedlings at the time the pics were taken, couldn't give a definitive answer. I'm an improving birder, so knowledgeable help much appreciated.
Hi Howard - I spoke with you briefly this morning, as you passed the Dragonly pond area. I waited nearly two hours for the Beardies - eventually saw two. Have uploaded four pics to the gallery. I believe them to be adult females, but await your expert opinion :)