After overnight rain it was a sunny morning, but with a very cold WNW wind. Heavy showers began again just before lunch.
Just my stuff so far, and I didn't have a lot of time today (MD)
Saltmarsh to Red Nab 09:00
Saltmarsh:
Linnet 93
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| Some of the Linnet descending onto the saltmarsh |
Goldfinch 6
Reed Bunting 2
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| Robin 2 - this one wondering why its picture isn't on the "birds to see" notice |
Red Nab
Mediterranean gull 2
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| Adult Mediterranean gull flying in to Red Nab |
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| 2nd calendar year and an adult Mediterranean gull |
Wigeon 36
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| A bit unusual to see a lone Wigeon stood on the mud |
More typical were these making their way along the channel next to No.2 outflow, heading to Red Nab on the rising tide.
Middleton Nature Reserve
I managed a quick circuit between the afternoon showers.
Mute pair plus 7 large cygnets
Coot 10
Moorhen 4
Mallard 12
No other wildfowl seen.
No warblers seen or heard either
This Grey Wagtail was clearly finding plenty to eat in the rainwater puddles.
Migrant Hawker 1
