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.

Monday 27 March 2023

Wykeham Lakes - 27th March 2023

Buzzard

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

Pink Footed Goose with Canada Goose

Pink Footed Goose with Canada Goose

Pink Footed Goose with White Fronted Goose

Pink Footed Goose with White Fronted Goose

Pink Footed Goose with Canada Goose

Great Crested Grebe


A little bit of flora








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