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.

Wednesday, 24 February 2010

Brandon Marsh

It is over a month since I visited Brandon Marsh, so this was my destination for an early morning visit. Arriving at 0710, I made my way to East Marsh Hide, to find a very obliging Bittern in the channel to the left of the hide where it remained in position until 0820 before moving into the reeds. I suppose you cannot have everything. I had  a super photo opportunity, but at this time of day, needed a high ISO of 1600, but I am pleased with my results.

Other birds of note on East Marsh were seven Snipe, a male and female Shelduck, one Oystercatcher, three Cettis Warblers and one Kingfisher flyby.

A complete list of sightings will be found below my images.

Bittern

Bittern

Bittern

Robin

Mute Swan

Mute Swan


(More images can be found on my website - see link opposite)


Todays Sightings:

Magpie; Robin; Dunnock; Wood Pigeon; Song Thrush; Great Tit; Goldfinch; Blackbird; Carrion Crow; BH Gull; Blue Tit; Green Woodpecker; Moorhen; Chaffinch; Cormorant; Coot; Tufted Duck; Shoveler; Canada Goose; Grey Heron; Mallard; Long Tailed Tit; Cettis Warbler; Fieldfare; Bittern; Mute Swan; Oystercatcher; Lapwing; Shelduck; Pheasant; Grey Lag Goose; Snipe; Stock Dove; Wren; Jay; Reed Bunting; Gadwall; Kingfisher; juv GBB Gull; Great Spotted Woodpecker; Buzzard.
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2 comments:

  1. Max Silverman24 February 2010 at 14:14

    Well done Kevin with the Bittern.Is there a more obliging bird!!!!!

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  2. Kevin Groocock24 February 2010 at 14:17

    Cheers Max. You have "trained" the Bittern well!

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