SteveAtkinson
Well-known member
Friday morning. Before the rain set in I had a good sighting of a Spotted Flycatcher between Fishers Mill Pool and the canal plus a Blackcap. A Kingfisher flew the length of F.M. Pool from north to south turning west over the canal towards the Silt Pool. I've seen a Kingfisher fly the length of the Silt Pool from east to west in the past so perhaps this is a regular route! By the time I got to the North Pit the conditions were deteriorating rapidly with heavy rain and wind but I caught sight of a single wader which was chased off south by Gulls followed by a pair of waders that flew high and off to the north. Unfortunately because of low visibility I couldn't identify them but I'm encouraged as these are the first waders I've personally seen on the actual reserve for a few weeks. Other sightings: 40 Martins, c20 Lapwings, c30 Greylag and a pair of Little Grebe violently attacking a juv Little Grebe.
Regards
Steve
Regards
Steve