DATE: 9/9/2012
START: 13.15 FINISH: 18:15
This was a first for us and what a venue it proved to be. Lots of hides all within easy reach of each other on good pathways. Each hide had something special, the Bunting Hide was perfect for finches, tits etc whilst the Horrocks was great for waders, gulls and greenshank. It was the Greenshank that took us to Pennington after seeing it listed in the MCR Bird Forum - County Listings.
We added a few to our new bird checklist which is slowly growing. Another highlight was the Kingfisher, it doesn't matter how many times we see these it is always a pleasure to watch. Such handsome fellows. It was a great day we will certainly be back here on a regular basis.
New!
Greenshank x1, From hide no.2 it walked down the left hand side of the island to just in front of the hide.
Greenfinch x 6 (Bunting Hide)
Willow Tit x1 (Bunting Hide: Red/White bands on left leg, Red/Grey on right)
Others
Kingfisher x1
Bullfinch x2 male and female
Chaffinch x1
Blue Tit x 4
Great Tit x 4
Little Grebe x2
Usual
Mallards x many
Lapwing c20
Canada Geese x4
Black Headed Gulls x many
Magpies c12
Coots c15
Grey heron x3 (1 actively fishing)
Mute Swan c26
Moorhen, 2 x parents and 5 x juveniles
Images:
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| Greenshank |
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| Greenshank |
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| Greenshank |
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| Greenfinch |
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| Willow Tit |
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| Lapwing |
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| Mute Swan |
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| Grey Heron |
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| Kingfisher |
