Woodchat
Cogito ergo sum
looks like spotted fly catcher but feathering does'nt seem to tie up to what it shows in my books. if ya don't mind having a look. cheers.
Yep that's a Spot Fly, Trace. Looks like a fresh 'un.
looks like spotted fly catcher but feathering does'nt seem to tie up to what it shows in my books. if ya don't mind having a look. cheers.
What work was that, Des:eek!:
cheers dave those wide bits of piping round the feathers don't show in my books a little bit more experience gained.
The pale fringes of those feathers will wear away giving a more uniform appearance when the bird returns next spring.
In addition: Barnacle Goose; Water Rail; Kingfisher; Buzzard; Cock Pheasant: Green Woodpecker x 2. c15 Teal; 6 Shoveler. Brown Rat swimming in the WR hide channnel.
A bit of disturbance to the birds as a contractor was spraying on the islands.
Hi Dave, just messing about - how do i send anyone a private message (not that i have anything to hide)
In a couple of hours this evening:
Moors - Arctic Tern 3, Shoveler 10+, GC Grebe 3, Barnacle Goose 1, Bullfinch 3 juvs on the feeding station, Greenfinch 2 ads & 2 juvs on feeding station.
Flashes - Redstart (per SyV), Blackcap, Green Sand 3, Curlew 7, Little Grebe on 3rd Flash, Kingfisher.
Sailing Pool - Kingfisher, and the three Arctic Terns seemed set to roost there.
Mike
I think that they were probably attempting to control the spread of Crassula helmsii - an invasive alien plant that has the potential to overrun the shoreline throughout Amy's marsh if not kept in check. Any disturbance is regrettable but necessary - I hope it didn't detract from your enjoyment of the reserve.
Any news for today?
Any news for today?