The Species list stands at 83 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 21st
Arriving to a -4 frozen Stodmarsh this morning with frozen lakes and dykes a Tawny Owl was very vocal near the car park. Out on the Lampen Wall waiting for the Harrier roost a Barn Owl flashed past and at 07:15 a ringtail Hen Harrier took flight and headed towards Seaton. The first of 19 Marsh harriers left roost at 07:21 and at 07:25 4 Hen Harriers arose together and headed off in the direction of Seaton, two were males. On the lake, which did have a small open space in the ice, there were 3 Great Black-backed Gulls, 380 Mallards, 1 Common Gull, 389 Teal, 32 Shoveler, 2 Tufted Ducks, 1 Wigeon, 6 Gadwall and on the icy fringes, 9 Lapwings. Only 2 Cetti's Warblers heard today and no sign of the 3 Bewick's Swans at Grove or the Cattle Egret in its usual field. Three Water Rails were seen, a Buzzard was atop a bush near Marsh hide, 14 Water Pipits were in front or near Marsh hide and 28 Mute Swans flew out. There were 9+ Bearded Tits on the bend before Marsh hide, 2 Little Owls around Undertrees Farm, 2 Stonechats, a male Bullfinch and a Curlew flew west upriver.
Bearded Tit
Water Pipit