Previously “Diary of a Birding Medic”; “Rugby Birder”; "Bempton Birder”. All views expressed in this blog are my OWN and do not represent the opinions or policies of any organisations or entities whatsoever with whom I have been, am now or will be affiliated. Reference to Bempton Cliffs in NO way promotes the organisation known as RSPB Bempton Cliffs, but rather the FREEdom of the cliffs.

Monday, 13 April 2009

Brandon Marsh


Canada / Barnacle Goose


Mute Swan


Mute Swan


Great Crested Grebe


Coot


Well, I had a night shift from hell last night, I feel totally knackerd, falling asleep at the drop of a hat, decorating not going at all well, so felt the need for some fresh air! Despite it being a Bank Holiday, decided to go to Brandon in the hope of finding some migrants for my year list. I arrived to a very full car park at 1530 and walked without purpose around the reserve. Totalled 51 bird species and a Muntjac, so not bad really.

All the usual suspects were about, but migrants were few and far between. I was only able to add Reed Warbler and Little Ringed Plover to my year list. Stayed until 1930 when hunger was getting the better of me!

Todays List:

Robin; Jay (3); Wood Pigeon; Swallow (7); Carrion Crow; Magpie; Blackbird; Chiffchaff (8); Song Thrush (4); Cettis Warbler (6); Blue Tit; Great Tit; Chaffinch; Willow Warbler (4); Coot; Mute Swan; Green Woodpecker; Canada Goose; Bullfinch (2m 3f); Blackcap (5); Lapwing; Gadwall; Tufted Duck; Cormorant; Teal; Shelduck (3); Shoveler: Snipe (20+); Grey Lag Goose; Sand Martin (11); Ringed Plover (1); Mallard; Oystercatcher (2); Heron; Moorhen; Pheasant; Redshank (3); Water Rail (2); Pied Wagtail; Little Ringed Plover (2); Gt Cr Grebe; Black Headed Gull; Buzzard (1); Dabchick; Reed Bunting; Kingfisher (1); Stock Dove; wren; Reed Warbler; Barnacle Goose (1); Great Spotted Woodpecker; Muntjac (1).

And so to bed...................................................................................................

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