The Holly berries are ripening fast!
6 Goldcrests were noted, 2 Great Spotted Woodpeckers were heard calling, at least 6 Siskin were seen flying west above the treetops along the River Len, 2 Bullfinch were in the scrub on the bank south of the River Len footpath between the two bridges, at least 25 Redwing passed through the park, a Jay gave great views in an Oak by the footbridge over the Len, and a male Pheasant shot out from the tussocky grass on the edge of the marsh area as I approached.
Unfortunately the light was wrong to get shots of the Bullfinch!
A Water Rail called from the marsh area, 2 Grey Herons were seen – 1 along the Len and the other on the edge of the Lake – 2 Kingfisher were seen – 1 by the footbridge along the Len and the other perched in a riverside Ash by the Waterfall, and 2 Cormorants were perched on the island next to the Weir bridge. The Lake was pretty quiet bird-wise; however it was good to see the Pochards and Tufted Duck gradually increasing in number with 7 of the former and 8 of the latter. Only the 1 Great Crested Grebe was seen and no Mute Swans were present. The gull flock consisted of at least 52 Black-headed Gulls, 8 Common Gulls, and 1 adult Herring Gull.
3 comments:
Good to see you're still at it Simon. I get lots of Bullfinch views like yours - frustrating isn't it!
Simon ,
I had lots of photo opportunities like you Bullfinch today as well .
I would go as far to say all the best shots were ruined by the light in the wrong place .
Still good to be out though .
the pictures are great!!
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