A mixed day, feeling damp for most of it after a misty start, but a few bright intervals before rain arriving in the afternoon. The south easterly blow contributed a "cool" feeling! Most of the time it was high tide and most of the waders were in their roosts.
Kittiwake numbers have increased and it is nice to see them and hear their calls throughout the harbour area
A misty start to the day with only the brightness in the sky indicating sunrise before disappearing as the mist increased. A feeling of dampness was around all day, although a few bright periods appeared, before the rain came during the afternoon. The wind turned south easterly and cooled things down.
Around Sunrise
We don't visit Wykeham Lakes very often but today we decided to give it a go. A lovely, blue sky morning with long sunny periods but a tad cool blow. Walking around the lakes, the vegetation was full of the song and calls of Reed Buntings, Long Tailed Tits, Goldfinches, Blue Tits, Great Tits and Chiffchaffs. Geese called from the water and Buzzards over head. At least twenty Sand Martins and four Swallows fed over the lakes. Waterfowl included Dabchicks, Mallards, Goldeneyes, Great Crested Grebes, White Fronted Goose, Pink Footed Goose, Canada Geese and Greylags. Mute Swans were also present with several more distant in the surrounding fields. Three red head Goosanders were also seen. A couple of Red Legged Partridge were flushed near the bird hide. In all nine year ticks for Heather and five for me. In all a very enjoyable walk. Learning point of the visit, bring a scope next time!
Compilation of Geese
Great Crested Grebe
A little bit of flora
Thank you for looking.
