Frampton Marsh, Lincolnshire

Brent Geese

Another early start this morning to arrive at RSPB Frampton Marsh Reserve at around 0700hrs. The weather was cold but bright with a keen easterly breeze. Some good birds were observed, but as is usual most were distant and the opportunity for images was challenging. It was good to meet up with an ex-colleague, now living and working in the area, Joel Warwick.

We were lucky to see eight Whooper Swans before they flew off towards the wash. Year ticks also included   Black Tailed Godwits, Ruffs, four White Fronted Geese, Pink Footed Geese and two Little Owls. A full list of sightings can be found at the end of this post.

Canada Geese

Oystercatcher

Mute Swan

Coot

Lapwing

Brent Goose

Skylark

Avocet

Shelduck

Todays Sightings:

Magpie; Barn Owl; Robin; Carrion Crow; Wood Pigeon; Moorhen; Teal; Curlew; Pheasant; Red Legged Partridge; Little Egret; Reed Bunting; Black Headed Gull; Tufted Duck; Shoveler; Shelduck; Redshank; Wren; Mallard; Starling; Lapwing; Wigeon; Greylag Goose; Mute Swan; Whooper Swan; Oystercatcher; Avocet; Canada Goose; Pochard; Dabchick; LBB Gull; Kestrel; Coot; Barnacle Goose; Dunlin; Gadwall; Brent Goose; Black Tailed Godwit; Skylark; Goldeneye; Pintail; Golden Plover;GBB Gull; Grey Heron; Ruff; White Fronted Goose; Stock Dove; Snipe; Ringed Plover; Herring Gull; Pink Footed Goose; Goldfinch; Chaffinch; Little Owl; Yellowhammer; Long Tailed Tit; Blackbird; Greenfinch; Jay; Jackdaw; Mistle Thrush; Buzzard.

Several Red Kites near Oundle.