Saturday 19 August 2017

The Species list stands at 151 so far for 2017

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August 14/15th

Grove Ferry from the gate to marsh hide. There were 4 Turtle Doves in the sanctuary area ( opposite the green donation bin ) not much at the ramp just a few Lapwing .On the track between the metal bridge and the cattle crush was a Mink. At the marsh hide were 2 Reed Warbler and 3 Sedge Warblers. Other bird's seen were 2 Whitethroat, 6 Goldfinch, 1 Greenfinch, 1 Chaffinch, 2 Little Egret, 1 Grey Heron and 3 Kestrel.  15th Aug same walk as yesterday and there was a young Little Grebe at David Feast hide with 2 Little Egret and 1 Grey Heron. There were 3 Buzzard's circling above marsh hide with 1 Marsh Harrier. At the hide was 1 Common Sandpiper, 1 Water Rail and 3 more Marsh Harrier, 2 Kestrel 3 Swallow and 9 Stock dove. Nearing the gate on the way back 1 Turtle Dove was calling and was eventually seen. 
(Bryan. East)