Dominic Couzens
Well-known member
Report of a Hoopoe at LL today. See thread entitled Longham Lakes.
Report of a Hoopoe at LL today. See thread entitled Longham Lakes.
Hi Larry. Try www.birdwords.co.uk. I have a map in there. The Hoopoe was present this morning.
It's definite then - as in you have seen it as opposed to another report? Unfortunately no chance for me to try for it. weird time of year.
Yes, both Chris and I saw it this morning. It's on the eastern side of the big lake, on the slope by the standing water next to the outbuildings.
Presumably it will stick around and put our site on the map.
Here it is.
Chris
Still there early this morning (8am) - very very cold.
Also grey wagtail, 100+ wigeon, five egrets.
Chris
:cat: Emily asked me to post a cat too!
Still cold at 10.30 as repeatedly commented on by daughter and house guest that I dragged along. Unfortunately no Hoopoe to compensate!!!!! To busy with people (including birders). The site is just too popular for its open nature. I think we need to play down the site a bit!
Went down late morning. Chap on his own had located the bird at the edge of the new plantation to the west of the pumping station. We relocated the bird about 12:30 (excellent views and photos), it then flew over to the pools just to the west of the pumphouse, then after feeding there for a while made its way into the field to the east of the pumphouse compound. Will post photos when I warm up.
Ray
I have no idea how this will come out. I am a photo uploading "virgin" please be gentle with me.
Ray
I have no idea how this will come out. I am a photo uploading "virgin" please be gentle with me.
Ray