Moors today
didn't do a thorough count as I didn't go the East hide.
GCG 4. Little grebe in slice channel, Shoveler 23, Teal c10, Pochard 15, tufted 35+. Oystercatcher pr,
spoke to Simon P..who told me he had at least 3 different water rails in front of the concrete hide yesterday.
At the feeding station were 9 bullfinch and 15 reed buntings
The Flashes till dark (my first roost session of the year)
Gadwall pr, shoveler (male), teal c60, Mallard 30+
Curlew 25 (all landed 30 yards in front of the hide just before dark), lapwing 50+, oystercatcher pr (4 on the reserve), The BHG roost is now building up to 800 birds tonight many practising nest building. I was sporting a white plastic ring 2H72.
A redpoll flew over and a few winter thrushes roosted in the hedgerows.
B
John
great to be back at the Flashes
NB: the left side large window catch is dodgy. I have attached a sign 'Please do NOT open'. I will contact the trust tomorrow. I have cleaned the windows so you can see through it until we get it sorted.