Another attempt to see Bearded Reedlings at Minsmere, this time successful even though the weather suggested otherwise, cool, breezy and cloudy.
A reward for a relatively early start though. My Merlin App told me there were Birds about ( I can't hear high pitched calls any more these days.) so I waited until I saw movement in the reeds and followed it along the path near South Hide, every now and then one would pop up very briefly and give me a chance of a shot.
Not sure if this is a juvenile or female or both.
After that I went along to a bird ringing demonstration by the North Bushes. While I watched three Lesser Redpoll, a Blackcap and a Bluetit were processed.
On release this Redpoll sat in the hand for a few seconds before making a very undignified take off, it was fine once it got going.
Yet another good day at Minsmere.
Best Wishes,
Trevor
(Pardon the Scottish Accent)
Our herring gulls are red listed birds. Think about that the next time you hear some flaming idiot calling for a cull of them.
Excellent Trevor. I thought number 1 was my fave, but as I scrolled down I'm not sure now as they are all wonderful. I do particularly like numbers 5,6 and 7, but that's just my preference ...