(1:30pm – 2:30pm)
It was overcast during today's early afternoon visit, though the clouds did break towards the end allowing the sun to shine for a while. A Goldcrest called from one of the Yews along Laurel Walk and a Nuthatch flew from one of the Beeches near the entrance. 2 Coots were along the flooded Len and a flock of Goldfinches fed in the Alders. A Cormorant sat on the island by the Weir. A Great Spotted Woodpecker called from the Marsh Alders and a Green Woodpecker called from the area in front of Mote House.
Of note on the Lake together with the Canada Geese, Mallard, Coots and Moorhens were at least 7 Mute Swans and a displaying pair of Great Crested Grebes. With the Common and Black-headed Gulls on the Lake were 7 Med Gulls, all in full summer plumage, and a further 4 were flying around above the water. A pair of Mallards was on the Pond, and a Moorhen and a Grey Wagtail were along the Stream.
A total of 4 Grey herons were seen throughout the visit.
Hi, my name is Simon. My local patch is Mote Park, one of Kent’s largest parks and right on the edge of Maidstone, the county town of Kent. It is a former country estate, and records of the Park date back since before the 14th century. The park has a variety of habitats and this blog will note all the wildlife that I encounter in them.
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