Janet sent this shot of House Sparrows in the hedges at the northern end of Moneyclose Lane. They are quite localised in this area.
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| House Sparrows |
The only other stuff I have is what I managed (MD). I was busy today, every time I was doing something else the sun came out. But as soon as I ventured out, the skies darkened and the rain fell. The forecast today was for "light" showers. The only thing light about them was that you could do with a light to see through the gloom!
South shore
Just a look around Ocean Edge at high water to see if the current downpour had grounded anything
Greenfinch 3 at Red Nab were the only finches
Rock Pipits 2 on Red Nab plus 1 on saltmarsh
Reed Bunting 2 on saltmarsh
Wigeon 75 feeding on what little vegetation was still showing on the saltmarsh
Common Snipe 2
Jack Snipe 1
The rain had stopped by the time I reached the Nature Park (the sun was out by the time I got back to my car!)
Chiffchaff 1 calling near small anemometer
Goldcrest 1 feeding near small anemometer
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| Female Goldcrest |
Heysham Head
I exercised my daughter's dog after lunch, just in time for another soaking. At least we had the whole Head to ourselves.
Great Crested Grebe 1 feeding out from the Head
Rock Pipits at least 3, probably 5
Meadow Pipits 3 grounded by the shower
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| Meadow Pipit |
Hopefully more tomorrow
