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, 22 October 2014

Brandon Marsh - 22nd October 2014

Grey Wagtail

A long overdue visit to Brandon Marsh saw Ian and myself arriving c0800hrs. It was a pleasant morning, warming as the day progressed. The reserve and pools were quite quiet with nothing exceptional showing! A single Green Sandpiper was located at the far end of Teal Pool, an obliging Grey Wagtail preened on one of the Kingfisher poles at Carlton Hide and a male Stonechat was chased around Newlands by Reed Buntings. Overhead, a large passage of Wood Pigeons, c400 was impressive. A male Common Darter was found on the bench near Carlton Hide. A full list of species seen can be found at the end of this post.

Grey Wagtail









Common Darter (male)



Shoveler







Fungi









 Todays Sightings:

 Mute Swan; Greylag Goose; Canada Goose; Mallard; Gadwall; Shoveler; Teal; Tufted Duck; Pheasant; Dabchick; Cormorant; Grey Heron; Kestrel; Sparrowhawk (f); Buzzard; Water Rail (heard); Moorhen; Coot; Lapwing; Green Sandpiper; Snipe; Black Headed Gull; LBB Gull; Stock Dove; Wood Pigeon; Collared Dove; Kingfisher; Green Woodpecker; Great Spotted Woodpecker; Skylark; Pied Wagtail; Grey Wagtail; Dunnock; Robin; Stonechat (m); Song Thrush; Redwing; Blackbird; Wren; Great Tit; Blue Tit; Long Tailed Tit; Coal Tit; Nuthatch; Magpie; Jay; Jackdaw; Carrion Crow; Starling; Chaffinch; Goldfinch; Greenfinch; Bullfinch; Reed Bunting.
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  1. Andrew Haynes28 October 2014 at 07:48

    Looks like a good day to me , love those wagtail shots

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