Thursday 14 February 2008

unusual nest

Heysham Obs
This nest composed solely of wire was found near the top of a pine tree which had to be felled. Presumed Magpie initially, but could it be Woodpigeon?


North harbour wall
2nd W Med Gull
c10 small finches reported by angler on feeding station early pm, 2 Twite at 1530hrs.

Wooden jetty
One Purple Sandpiper creeping about with Turnstone on lower tier middle section

Red Nab/Heysham Stage 2 outfall
1st W Little Gull

Elsewhere
3 Scaup Conder pool. THREE Spotted Redshank Conder creek.