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.

Monday, 25 March 2013

Draycote Water

Thurlaston village landmarks from Draycote Water


This morning, the super human (me!) braved an early morning visit to Draycote Water, in the hope of seeing Wheatear. I was, of course to be disappointed but other birds were more obliging, in seasonally fresh conditions! The long staying drake Smew was off Farborough Spit and three Oystercatchers were mobile along Farborough Bank. Toft shallows had three Chiffchaff, Goldcrest and Treecreeper. 

Gadwall





Great Crested Grebe











Drake Smew









Goldcrest







Oystercatcher




Song Thrush


Dunnock



Carrion Crow



Canada Goose




Natures Ice Pops




Posted by at

2 comments:

  1. Mike Attwood25 March 2013 at 21:58

    Considering the weather we are having that's not a bad collection Kevin.

    ReplyDelete
  2. Kevin Groocock26 March 2013 at 05:59

    Cheers Mike - really wanted Wheatear but hey ho!

    ReplyDelete

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)