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.

Friday, 24 August 2012

Brandon Marsh

Kingfisher
 
 
I've not been out for a while so with a day off, I decided to spend the morning at Brandon Marsh. Arriving about 0600hrs, I had the reserve to myself, and decided to visit all of the hides and pools. I was concerned at the low numbers of Warblers around the reserve and for the first time I failed to see or hear a Cettis Warbler! Highlights of the day were several Kingfishers, Green Sandpipers on Teal Pool,  juvenile Cuckoo on West Marsh Pool and a "reflective" Grey Heron! A very pleasant morning with some great photo opportunities.
 
 
House Sparrow
 


 
Moorhen
 



 
 
Great Spotted Woodpecker
 
 

 
 
Juv Cuckoo
 






 
 
Todays Sightings:
 
Blackbird; Rook; Carrion Crow; Wood Pigeon; Magpie. Green Woodpecker; Cormorant; Wren; Blue Tit; Lesser Whitethroat; Treecreeper; Mallard; Greylag Goose; Canada Goose; Blackcap; Robin; Coot; Lapwing; Moorhen; Tufted Duck; Black Headed Gull; Teal; Shoveler; Kingfisher; Grey Heron; Green Sandpiper; Jay; Willow Warbler; Bullfinch; Reed Bunting; Long Tailed Tit; Water Rail; Pheasant; Chiffchaff; Whitethroat; Buzzard; Stock Dove; Great Spotted Woodpecker; Sedge Warbler; LBB Gull; Willow Tit; Snipe; Gadwall; Sparrowhawk; Chaffinch; Great Tit; Reed Warbler; Mute Swan; Starling; Swallow; Goldfinch; Greenfinch.

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3 comments:

  1. Marc Heath24 August 2012 at 16:16

    Nice set of shots.

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  2. Mike Attwood24 August 2012 at 17:19

    You are winding me up Kevin. Todays posts you have got pics. that I only dream about.

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  3. Kevin Groocock24 August 2012 at 17:24

    Cheers both. I think I was in the right place at the right time!

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