So, it's been a while since my last entry in the blog. A lot has been going on and it's been a struggle to keep motivated and find time to keep the blog updated.
However, it's that time of the year again and my thoughts are already on 2015, even though we still have 3 and a half weeks of the year to go.
I'll do a bit of a review of 2014 in a couple of weeks, but as it stands, I am on 158 species for the year, and there were 2 birds I should have had which would have seen me hit my target of 160 already. Now, it's going to be a struggle, but by no means impossible!
A walk around the marina didn't turn up the recent Brambling, although it hasn't been seen since Monday/Tuesday. Plenty of finches and tits about, so I'm sure if it still about, then it will turn up!
On site, a Marsh Harrier and several Kestrel's were the only raptors, although a Merlin was reported earlier this morning. That is a target bird for tomorrow morning!
Wader wise, half a dozen Snipe on Astley, and 2 Dunlin were on the lagoon in the main bay.
A couple of little grebe on the main bay were something a bit different, as I don't often see them on there.
So, 2 shy of 160, with 3 or 4 birds kicking about which I need, so I am still optimistic I can get there.
The view from the hide
Saturday, 6 December 2014
Monday, 5 May 2014
May the 4th be with you
After yesterday mornings poor results, I thought I'd do an afternoon shift.
It wasn't any better to be fair!
Nothing in the redstart hedge bar 2 magpie, from 3 attempts.
Grasshopper warbler singing and showing really well on the bottom of the hillside, & Whinchat was back.
Still stuck on 144. What will be next? Greenshank?
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