Another soaking
(getting wet so
often of late, noticing skin growth between my fingers – not sure what is
causing the hair on the palm of my hands though – GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR).
11:30
SH Bright & Breezy.
A quick lap of the contour footpath on the way to
Ogden.
Woodpigeon. Plenty Skylark & Meadow pipit. 3
Lapwing trying to sort out 25+ corvids.
Linnet, Kestrel & Male Pheasant.
Coal Lane to Ogden via Bridleway & Plantation.
2F 1M Pheasant. 3 Swallow. Then a bonus 2 Swift (my
first locals this year).
Ogden
Circuit.
Lots of dog walkers (this came as a surprise given
the poor weather).
8 Willow Warbler. Chiffchaff. 2 LBBG. Jay
I’d spotted the F. Goosander ( B.S. yesterday blog)
when I was coming off the hill earlier, but could not find it on the water.
Whilst scanning the water for it a Common Sandpiper flew past towards the north end
of the res. This is a first for me at Ogden. Although I spent a while around
the water, disappointingly, I did not locate it again – have to get a pic. next
time.
The rain began to lash down so I called it a do.
On the way home (13:50) via the prom. a compact
(not long) pigeon sized raptor flew low slowly over the trees behind the
visitor centre. It had a blue back and very light underparts. It was carrying
prey in its talon and flew with a few wing beats, a glide and a few wing beats.
Soil Hill Male Pheasant keeping out of the wind
Some leaves oh and a Willow Warbler
Well spotted on the Common Sand John, not a regular bird for Ogden. No sign this evening and Goosanders gone.
ReplyDeleteI was thinking you would take a look at Ogden later today and I was looking forward to seeing your pic. Of the common Sand!
ReplyDeleteAt least I didn't miss it on my trek round the res.
Cheers Brian.