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.

Tuesday, 21 April 2009

Draycote Water


Chaffinch


Mallard


Goldfinch


Cormorant


Pied Wagtail

I must be unlucky? Arrived at Draycote at 0815 in glorious sunshine and because I am not yet used to warmth here, was somewhat overdressed and sweating buckets. Decided that as I had painting duties at home (with no motivation and with as much skill as a Hippo performing balet) to only walk to Toft and back. Again, my hoped for Summer Migrants to increase my year list were taking a vacation at other sites! Todays list only totalled 37 bird species. The best of which were Sedge Warbler, Snipe, Willow Warbler, Chiffchaff, Swallow, Buzzard, Grey Wagtail, distant Great Northern Diver, and a group of Little Gulls (my only year tick today). Exact locations are not being stated as the breeding season is under way. Met up with Richard, Bob and Francoise on Farborough Bank and they were not faring any better.
Back to work tomorrow (0700/1900) so very few opportunities to get out until Sat / Sun.

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