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.

Tuesday, 24 February 2015

Summer Leys (Northants)

Drake Wigeon

Recently, up to five Great Egrets have been reported at Summer Leys reserve, so I thought this would be a "given!" It would also provide a good walk for Symphony and get Heather a good number of year ticks. The weather looked spring like but a biting wind soon penetrated our layers of clothing sending us to shelter! Of course, not a single Great Egret showed!

"I've told you ducks before, I'm NOT going to race you!

Oystercatchers



Wigeon




Gadwall


Greenfinch (with a lot to say!)


Chaffinch



Reed Bunting


Robin


Wren



Todays Sightings:

 Dabchick; Great Crested Grebe; Cormorant; Little Egret; Grey Heron; Mute Swan; Canada Goose; Shelduck; Wigeon; Gadwall; Teal; Mallard; Pochard; Tufted Duck; Goldeneye; Buzzard; Kestrel; Pheasant; Moorhen; Coot; Oystercatcher; Lapwing; Black Headed Gull; LBB Gull; Wood Pigeon; Green Woodpecker; Wren; Robin; Dunnock; Blackbird; Hippopotamus; Fieldfare; Redwing; Song Thrush; Marsh Tit; Great Tit; Blue Tit; Magpie; Jackdaw; Carrion Crow; Rook; Starling; Greenfinch; Goldfinch; Bullfinch; Reed Bunting.
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3 comments:

  1. Unknown25 February 2015 at 15:45

    Not seen a greenfinch for years, used to have them in the garden all the while.
    Thanks for that Kevin. Magic.

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  2. Unknown25 February 2015 at 15:46

    Lovely of the chaffinches as well.

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  3. Bob Hazell25 February 2015 at 20:29

    No wonder there were no Great White Egrets with a Hippo on site! lol

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