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, 14 April 2015

Draycote Water

Wheatear

Various commitments throughout the day for myself and Heather, made it difficult for me to decide on what birding to do this morning. Draycote Water was the most favourable encompassing a walk to Toft Shallows and back, hoping for some Spring migrants. Meeting Bob H in the car park, we were soon looking at Yellow Wagtails, followed by a very showy Wheatear on Farborough Bank. We eventually parted company and I carried on along Farborough Bank in advance of Bob. A Common Sandpiper posed briefly just past the spit and Chiffchaff and Willow Warbler called out from the wooded areas, together with Blackcap. Scanning the water, I came across an immature Little Gull with a possible adult, both dipping along the North Shore. An excellent Spring walk but the typical Draycote micro climates gave deceivingly challenging temperatures! Sightings list at end of post.

Wheatear









Common Sandpiper





Great Crested Grebe





Pied Wagtail




Yellow Wagtail



Coot Charge!


Today's Sightings:

 Mute Swan; Canada Goose; Mallard; Teal; Tufted Duck; Cormorant; Grey Heron; Moorhen; Coot; Common Sandpiper; Black Headed Gull; LBB Gull; Little Gull; Wood Pigeon; Green Woodpecker; Skylark; Meadow Pipit; Pied Wagtail; Yellow Wagtail; Dunnock; Robin; Wheatear; Song Thrush; Blackbird; Chiffchaff; Willow Warbler; Blackcap; Wren; Great Tit; Blue Tit; Long Tailed Tit; Magpie; Jackdaw; Rook; Carrion Crow; Starling; Chaffinch; Goldfinch; Reed Bunting; Yellowhammer.
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