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.

Wednesday, 19 June 2013

Summer Leys LNR (Northants)

Great Crested Grebe

I have to say that the small Summer Leys LNR in Northamptonshire is one of my favourites, especially in the early mornings. Today was no exception and it was a real pleasure in the warm sunshine, just wandering around with no specific objectives. Two Green Sandpipers were my first for the year as was an eclipse Garganey, with a second bird which was more elusive and possibly female or juvenile. The wooded paths were alive with the song of Garden Warblers, Willow Warblers, Blackcap and Whitethroat. List of sightings at end of post.

 Common Tern




Willow Warbler




Reed Warbler




Dunnock








Great Crested Grebe









Bullfinch


Mute Swan


Reed Bunting
Todays Sightings:

 Black Headed Gull; LBB Gull; Magpie; Great Spotted Woodpecker; Wood Pigeon; Jackdaw; Rook; Carrion Crow; Common Tern; Great Crested Grebe; Mute Swan; Coot; Tufted Duck; Gadwall; Mallard; Wigeon; Black Swan; Canada Goose; Lapwing; Moorhen; Reed Warbler; Willow Warbler; Reed Bunting; Shoveler; Redshank; Oystercatcher; Grey Heron; Wren; Goldfinch; Blackbird; Robin; Greenfinch; Chaffinch; Blackcap; Little Egret; Bullfinch; Cormorant; Teal; Starling; Cuckoo; Green Sandpiper; Whitethroat; Song Thrush; Garden warbler; Great Tit; Pied wagtail; Blue Tit; Dunnock; Sedge Warbler; Garganey; Pheasant; Chiffchaff.
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6 comments:

  1. Findlay Wilde19 June 2013 at 19:29

    I really, really like the Great Crested Grebe shots. From Findlay

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  2. holdingmoments19 June 2013 at 20:37

    Have to agree Kevin, it's also one of my favourites too. I was there on Saturday lol
    Love the Great Crested Grebe shots.

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  3. Kevin Groocock20 June 2013 at 04:47

    Thankyou Findlay.

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  4. Kevin Groocock20 June 2013 at 04:48

    Cheers Keith.

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  5. Douglas Mcfarlane20 June 2013 at 11:09

    Alway's enjoy reading about our little ol' nature reserve, it's a handy spot to have on your doorstep, well done on the images Kevin

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  6. Kevin Groocock20 June 2013 at 19:07

    Cheers Douglas - a great reserve but I couldn't help but thinking a little neglected?

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