At least 5 Goldcrests were noted, 2 Great Spotted Woodpeckers were seen, 23+ Siskin were seen in the Alders along the River Len, a Skylark called as it passed over the rough grassland, a Grey Wagtail flew over the River Len, a Jay was seen collecting acorns in the area in front of Mote House, a few parties of Long-tailed Tit were noted, a Coal Tit called from the group of Larch trees on the Parks eastern boundary, and at least 8 Redwing were noted passing through.
Blackbird
On the Lake were Mallards, Coots, Moorhens, 1 Tufted Duck,15 Great Crested Grebes – the highest number seen at one time - 6 Mute Swans flew onto the Lake, a flock of 13 Canada Geese were by the boating ramps, and a group of at least 23 Cormorants were patrolling the Lake – the highest number seen at one time. The gull flock on the Lake included at least 58 Black-headed Gulls and 7 Common Gulls, and a Kingfisher flashed along the Lake’s eastern edge.
An abandoned canoe!
2 comments:
Simon, you could send some of those G C Grebes over!
Hi Simon
What happened to the canoeist not pike grub I hope.
Nice site will be doing the rounds and will be visiting again
Kind regards
Dave Jordan
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