One flew over..........

Freeman’s Pool as it was yesterday more or less. A Kestrel was hunting along the tree line. The Flood had a few Meadow Pipits today approx 25 and more flying over, 2 LRP. A Swallow was seen over marsh. A local Buzzard was cruising about. At the pylons 2 Peregrine were attempting to sort out the Ravens and then one changed its mind and flew off chasing Meadow Pipits. Eiders still on the river. Got a phone call from Dan who kindly told me an Osprey was about to flyover, unfortunately I was in railway cutting at the time, not at all the best place for a view of the sky! Needless to say I missed it, just got to keep putting the hours in. 

Steve

Early Birds....

09.30 – 12.30 incoming, high tide.

Highlight today were 2 Swallow flying north over marsh close in. Think it’s the first time I have seen swallow before sand martin! Freeman’s Pool was busy with Shelduck 18, LRP 2, Gadwall, Tufted, Coot, Herr Gull 2, Oystercatcher 2 (35 on tip), Lapwing pair. Chiffchaffs calling from wood x 2. Ravens 2 think they were same pair at the pylons later. The Flood was quiet today with only 1 Meadow pipit and 2 LRP. Also, Song Thrush and a Pied Wagtail with a few Meadow Pipits heading north.

On the river next to pylons were Eider Duck 2xm/f. A Goosander(f) was on the bank and 35 Curlew. At the picnic site kept my eyes to the skies in hope, got two separate high Buzzards brought to my attention by Herring Gulls, 1 medium phased adult. A Peregrine was causing havoc and a Kestrel hovering nearby. 

Steve

Buzzin....

Quick 45min cycle through. Freeman’s Pool LRP 2,Gadwall 8, Goldeneye 2f, Herr Gull 2 on island there yesterday also. Tufted Duck 8, Shelduck 6, Coot and Moorhen. Track was quiet and only spent a few mins at Wildfowlers’ saw Redshanks and a few Teal of note. The Flood was impressive with somewhere between 90 – 120 Meadow Pipits, LRP 4 and a dozen Pied Wagtails m/f. Dog walker on marsh. On river Red-breasted Merganser 4. Raven 2 at pylons, 2 Jays and Sparrowhawk. Also of note Buzzards 2,1,1 high heading NNW. 

Steve

Cool Monday........

Mid morning jaunt starting at the pools, LRP 2, Shleduck 6, Tufted Duck 4, Gadwall 2, Grey Heron 1, Coot and Goldeneye 1. At Marsh Point 2 Red-breasted Mergansers m/f looked stunning, Oystercatcher 60, LBB Gull 8 Herr Gull 5. A Kestrel was hunting along the bund. A lonely Buzzard was soaring near trig point hill. The Flood was busy with up to 30 Meadow Pipits, 2 Reed Bunting, Shelduck 2, Pied Wagtail up to 12 or more and 2 LRP. At the cutting another Kestrel, a Pergergrine blasted through and 2 Ravens were hanging around the pylons. Finishing off with 2 Wheatear on the marsh near the walled meadow.

Steve

In off the red

2 red legged partridges and 2 grey partridges were within 50 meters of each other today at Snuff Mill Lane, in the south east of the patch.