The Species list stands at 91 so far for 2017
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This blog replaces the posting that used to be on the KOS website sightings page.
If you would like to send any sightings to me for posting, you can at martynwilson@talktalk.net
January 22nd
A morning at Grove Ferry cut short by ever decreasing visibility from an increasing bank of fog blanketing the reserve. A Woodcock was seen going to roost by the Paddocks and 32 Linnets left their roost in the Ramp Bushes. Nothing on the frozen pond but 46 Lapwings did drop in, 2 Marsh harriers flew through, a Grey Heron dropped into the back pools and a Water Rail called. At the Stodmarsh end Mark Chidwick sighted 5 Tundra Bean Geese on the frozen lake (new for the year, 2 ringtail Hen Harriers out of roost and a calling Raven (also new) over the lake. Sue Dave and I came across 5 Grey Partridges in a frosted field near the Boat House (also NFY), 1 Little Owl as well as 1 Firecrest and 1 Coal Tit both new year ticks.
A couple of extra species added this month by Brendan Ryan include Lesser Black-backed Gull on the 5th and Shelduck and Golden Plover on the 20th.
A couple of extra species added this month by Brendan Ryan include Lesser Black-backed Gull on the 5th and Shelduck and Golden Plover on the 20th.