Thursday, 25 June 2015

Ogden - Bradshaw late evening outing

18:00 - 21:00 (Thursday)

A later trip than usual to Ogden.

Plenty of Willow Warbler and Meadow Pipit on the way around the
golf course.
A few Linnet one with nesting material.
7 Curlew ? > W with a single one note call.
Chaffinch, Goldfinch, Blackbird all in good voice.

Swallow, 2 Curlew, Pheasant, 3 Heron, 14 Canada Geese.
Singing Chiffchaff , 3 Singing Blackcap heard but not seen!!!
BHG, ONE duckling, Song Thrush.

Homeward Bound.

1Swift, 4 LBBG > N.


A few pics:-










Curlew???











Number Three coming in.









6 comments:

  1. The Curlew are offski ,, heading towards the coast stopping off in newly cut fields and reservoirs. After a hectic breeding season.....................

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  2. Cheers Andy - wish I was going with them.
    Have a good Weekend
    John

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  3. Nice pics John, Always good to see moving Curlews, next stop Morecambe Bay.

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  4. It is an incredible sight to see all the Curlew on Morecambe Bay in the winter.

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  5. Hope they don't leave the chicks behind at Fly Flatts, like the swallow shots mate.

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