I had a quick walk around the Lake this morning in the hope that something may have dropped in.
4 Great Spotted Woodpeckers were heard, a Bullfinch called from within clump of brambles, 6 Redwing passed over flying south, several Siskin were seen and heard from Alders around the Lake, a Skylark flew south, 2 Jays were seen, and 7 Goldcrest were noted.
Some visitors had indeed dropped in onto the Lake. They came in the form of a pair of Shoveler – the second record of the year. Also of note on the Lake were 5 Tufted Duck and 3 Pochard asleep under a willow on the Lakes northern edge, 10 Great Crested Grebes were seen, 3 Mute Swans and a group of 12 Canada Geese were down at the feeding area, and a group of at least 12 Cormorants were seen. A Mediterranean Gull was amongst the 94 Black-headed Gulls and 41 Common Gulls on the Lake. A Kingfisher gave fleeting views as it shot past several times, and 2 Water Rails were heard calling.
Also noted was a Red Admiral sunning itself on the grass along the Lakes northern edge,
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.
4 comments:
Simon ,
Not a bad list at all for a 'quick walk around the lake'.
Real struggle today to find/hear anything .
Hi there very nice pix,just to say that i walk through Mote park almost daily,and ,being distressed by the LGV's etc going to Mote House at 30mph,I complained and the 5mph signs were erected from the park and ride entrance!
fame at last.
keep up the excellent work .see us on http://eastmalling.blogspot.com
A list to be envied there simon, especially the Ducks.
Nice list Simon....must get down there and have a scan for Med Gulls
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