geordie121
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The pit is covered by some local birders, but many avoid it because of the disturbance from kids and dog-walkers. It's good cycling country so I'm there fairly often. On and off it was good for Yellow Wagtail last year, Barn and Little Owl are associated with the place, and last year I had my first local Ruff there. You can't miss the Green Woodpecker.
Haven't seen any Kingfisher yet though, despite the recent addition of sticks over the water whuch I assume have been placed there with them in mind.
Its not to bad through the week and in the morning its coverd with skylarks which are a delight to hear. The barn owl has not been seen for some time,one was found dead last year. The kingfisher has been seen occasionally but i suspected it a bit too high for them?? 4 Whimbrel were seen last week. It's a pitty its not coverd more.
cheers
Geordie:t: