After a couple of weeks of inactivity, I enjoyed a nice local walk. The new patch hit 100 species today, a little later than I hoped for but still a nice mark to reach, this year so far the total is 87 with several common species missing.
There were good numbers of SWIFT, SWALLOW and HOUSE MARTIN around the area. Raptors were in good supply with at least 6 BUZZARDS, 1 KESTREL, 2 SPARROWHAWKS, 1 PEREGRINE and a HONEY BUZZARD! Other birds of note were 2 EGYPTIAN GEESE, several TUFTED DUCK, KINGFISHER, LITTLE OWL a couple of CUCKOOS, LITTLE RINGED PLOVER and a BLACK TAILED GODWIT! Some really nice local birds, add to that families of GREAT CRESTED GREBES, LAPWING and MUTE SWAN, it was a very enjoyable couple of hours.
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| A surprise find today |
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| Young Lapwing |
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| Distant Honey Buzzard |
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3 comments:
Nice captures
I love the little Lapwing and the Robin!
Greetings,
Maria
Hi Alan,
I'm glad you again showing some pictures. You robin is really nice. Sharp and beautiful color. Young lapwing is great and so endearing :-)))))) A Godwit. swan with young, wagtail, flying birds of prey and a tufted duck. nice varied blog.
Greetings, helma
Looks like you've got a great local patch Alan. I can only dream of a Black tailed Godwit on mine.
Well Done.
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