DOC REED
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Had a day on the dark side with Keith. Started off at Sizergh Castle which failed to produce Hawfinch. That kind of set the tone for the rest of the day. Headed down to Leighton Moss which almost completely frozen over, including the salt-marsh pools; never seen that before. Finally broke my Waxwing duck for this year with 30+ in and around the orchard next to the visitor centre. Disappointingly there were no Beardies about. In fact the reed-bed seemed devoid of birds.
As delighted as I was with the Waxwings the highlight was a Bittern that flew right past the front of the Allen hide, cracking view.
Doc, would love to have a go at your Redpolls on Saturday (trains are rubbish on Sunday). Send a PM so we can work something out. In the mean time I will mug up :t:
Ken
having probs with pm...think my ex has decommissioned me!
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