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.

Thursday, 9 June 2011

Draycote Water

Back to local birding with a walk around Draycote this morning. To say that it was quiet is an understatement! Only birds of note were three Little Ringed Plovers between Hensborough Bank and Rainbow Corner. It was also pleasing to see a family group of five Stoats on the rocks below Hensborough Bank.

It is good to see that the House Martins have not been too badly disturbed by the fishermen using the "new" fishing lodge. It is disappointing that the signs requesting people to avoid disturbing the birds on the north shore have been removed, no doubt to accomodate the bank fishermen.



Pied Wagtail


 Some of the Stoat family








Todays Sightings:

House Sparrow; Wood Pigeon; Carrion Crow; Greenfinch; Chaffinch; Goldfinch; Wren; Swallow; House Martin; Jackdaw; Blackbird; Tufted Duck; Magpie; Swift; Blackcap; Blue Tit; Mallard; Coot; Mute Swan; Song Thrush; LBB Gull; Green Woodpecker; Robin; Moorhen; Whitethroat; Great Crested Grebe; Great Tit; Pied Wagtail; Starling; Canada Goose; Dunnock; Chiffchaff; Reed Bunting; Willow Warbler; Black Headed Gull; Little Ringed Plover; Skylark; Kestrel; Grey Heron; Cormorant; Rook; Pheasant.

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4 comments:

  1. ShySongbird9 June 2011 at 20:36

    Oh wow!! Those Stoat photos are to die for Kevin. Really beautiful. I particularly like the first and last.

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  2. Kevin Groocock9 June 2011 at 21:07

    Cheers, ShySongbird - five in total! I've never seen so many at once! Glad I did or I would have no pics to publish!

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  3. Mike Attwood9 June 2011 at 23:46

    Excellent stoat pics.

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  4. Kevin Groocock10 June 2011 at 05:10

    Cheers, Mike. Never had the "opportunity" to get this close before. Magic!

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