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.

Saturday 29 August 2009

Draycote Water

Pochard / Tufted Duck
Wheatear
Wheatear
Dunlin
Dunlin

Dunlin
Dunlin
Having spent the morning painting the spare bedroom, I decided on a late afternoon walk at Draycote. Arriving at 1630, walked to the Valve Tower and back and leaving at 1915. A pleasant walk amassing 45 bird species.
The juvenile Black Tern was quite active, patrolling parallel to Hensborough Bank. Draycote Bank produce a single Wheatear and Dunlin close to the Inlet. The Goosander was still near the Valve Tower (asleep) and a single Grey Wagtail nearby. A Yellow Wagtail was spotted on the shoreline between the Sailing Club and the Visitor Centre and finally a juvenile Little Ringed Plover near the fishing pontoons.
Today's Sightings:
Wood Pigeon; Carrion Crow; Jackdaw; House Martin; Coot; BH Gull; Mallard; LBB Gull; Pied Wagtail; Goldfinch; Swallow; Mute Swan; Black Tern (Juv); Gt Cr Grebe; Sand Martin; Gadwall; Lapwing; Tufted Duck; Shoveler; Buzzard; Dabchick; Pochard; Moorhen; Blackbird; Chiffchaff; Grey Heron; Wheatear; Dunlin; Chaffinch; Rook; Magpie; Goosander; Grey Wagtail; Pheasant; Green Woodpecker; Robin; Blue Tit; Long Tailed Tit; Wren; Little Ringed Plover (Juv); Yellow Wagtail; Cormorant; Stock Dove; Greenfinch; Herring Gull.
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