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, 15 August 2014

Draycote Water - 15th August 2014

Common Sandpiper

I needed to motivate myself and get out into the fresh air so Draycote Water was my destination for a walk to Toft and back. Not a lot of excitement but happy to see two Common Sandpipers along Farborough Bank and a Dunlin being flushed into Toft shallows. Four Little Egrets were dispersed along the shoreline and trees between Toft and Biggin Bay. Several adult and juvenile Yellow Wagtails were along Farborough Bank and at least nine Common Terns (inc juvs) favoured the fishing pontoon area. A Peregrine over and Buzzard but missed the Osprey (reported by the Rangers fishing) seen during the afternoon.

Recently appointed manager - Common Tern!



That's my "Buoy"! - Black Headed Gull



Common Sandpiper



"Shaggy" - Carrion Crow



"Happy Families" - Dabchick





"Happy Families - Love is in the Air" - Great Crested Grebe



"Happy Families" - Great Crested Grebe










Great Black Backed Gull



Tufted Ducks

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