Sunday, December 18, 2011

Hopefully I still have a few followers after such a long absence of posting!! Today I managed to visit the park!



Highlights included a few flocks of Siskin observed flying around the park, 1 Green Woodpecker was heard, and it was interesting to hear a Great Spotted Woodpecker drumming along the River Len (3 were seen in total). 5 Goldcrests were heard singing, 1 Treecreeper was noted, and several Redwing were seen flying through.






Robin




Of note on the Lake were a selection of Pochards and Tufties, 1 Little Grebe, 5 Mute Swans, 2 Great Crested Grebes, and a Teal could be heard but wasn't seen. I could not locate the Whooper Swan, which had been reported to me during the week. Common Gulls and Black-headed Gulls were also gathered on the Lake.

4 comments:

Mike H said...

Nice to have you back on patch Simon, ven allowing for the good work at Cliffe/Northwood.

Greenie said...

Simon ,
Good to see you back on your patch .
No Jack Snipe or Water Rail ?
Well done with your Ring Ousel a while ago .

Bill S said...

Hi Simon
Located a water rail in the marsh area at about 12.30 this lunchtime.

BW

Bill

Bill S said...

Hi Simon

2 water Rail at about 09.40 this morning. One in the marsh showing well. A second in the pool on the southern side of the causeway at the eastern end of the lake. Out in the open, standing on a log sunning itself. 1 Little Egret, 1 heron, 1 GSW, 2 Green Woodpecker and 5 jay also noted while on a dog walk.

BW

Bill

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