A Reed Warbler ringed in Portugal was caught at a Lytchett Heath during a ringing session this morning – an excellent control of this sub-Saharan migrant! Nearby, 2 Hobby were busy hawking insects over the Holton Lee treeline, seen from Lytchett Fields Viewpoint. Holes Bay clocked up 23 Black-tailed Godwit off Pergins Island, while the Common Whitethroat remains present just south of the railway bridge. A singleĀ Cetti’s Warbler andĀ 19 Reed Warbler were also singing across the Bay and Park, as well as vocal Water Rail, a pair of Reed Bunting and a Linnet singing near the Screen Hide. House Martin were logged at Creekmoor, prospecting old nest sites. Turnstone numbers are dwindling now, with just 3 individuals and 10 Oystercatcher around Baiter.
CJ7 laid a 5th unfertilised egg this morning!
Although you couldn’t see further than 100m for much of the day, there were birds to be found…
Find out moreSo cold! Mid-week was delightful with even a hint of spring warmth, but today was proper chilly. Cold…
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