Friday 24 December 2010

No Rail delays at Aldcliffe..........



Another satisfying plod through the winter landscape, started with a look in Freeman’s Wood, a few thrushes and a Woodcock being the highlight. Proceeding down towards the walled meadow I was struck by how many Fieldfare were present, a number of Redwing mixed in. On the river I watched the Wigeon moments before the tide came in. I headed back towards the railway crossing and all the Fieldfare were in the hedges, I then noticed a Sparrowhawk near the gateway. On the way back along the track by the ditch I waited patiently to get the film of the Water Rail, great Christmas treat eh!
Steve

2 comments:

Jon Carter said...

Happy Christmas Steve - and all the other Aldcliffe watchers! Here's to a birdy 2011...

Jon C

Steve Wallis said...

Happy Christmas Jon, Guy, Dan and all who visit, and yes lets have a great birding 2011, there is always something new, I wonder what's next?
Steve