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, 15 April 2013

Swift Valley Nature Reserve Rugby

Wren


Having finished a night shift and resembling a "zombie", I was in no mood for travelling very far, so I decided to pay a long over due visit to the the local Swift Valley Nature Reserve. This small reserve along the River Swift and old canal, is sandwiched between a large industrial estate, a rural hotel and a developing housing estate. I have to say that the voluntary wardens, Chris Godding and Neville Weston, and their teams have created a little gem! Their hard work is paying dividends and I can recommend a good hour or two in the area. I spent most of my time around the feeding station but was also pleased to get Willow Warbler on my 2013 list. I would appreciate scrutiny of the Marsh Tit images as images 4 -8 shoe characteristics of Willow Tit. Sightings list at end of post.

Marsh Tit










Nuthatch




Long Tailed Tit



Blue Tit



Chaffinch



Wren




Reed Bunting






Todays Sightings:

 Mute Swan; Mallard; Wood Pigeon; Black Headed Gull; Coot; Pheasant; Great Spotted Woodpecker; Dunnock; Long Tailed Tit; Blackbird; Buzzard; Marsh Tit; Robin; Green Woodpecker; Blue Tit; Wren; Moorhen; Kestrel; Great Tit; Willow Warbler; Song Thrush; Nuthatch; Starling; Jay; Magpie; Jackdaw; Carrion Crow; Rook; Chaffinch; Greenfinch; Goldfinch; Bullfinch; Reed Bunting; ?Willow Tit.
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4 comments:

  1. Isidro Ortiz15 April 2013 at 19:52

    Excelentes capturas.Saludos

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  2. Kevin Groocock15 April 2013 at 19:55

    Gracias Isidro.

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  3. Central Birder17 April 2013 at 09:46

    Hi Kevin, good to see you made a trip here & great shots too. I've been in touch with Chris & hope to meet up for a spot of birding soon?

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  4. Kevin Groocock17 April 2013 at 12:28

    Its a great little reserve with Chris,Neville and team doing a great job. Must visit regularly! Any thoughts on the Marsh/Willow Tits?

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