Sandra (Taylor)
Well-known member
Just back from a smashing day out. Saw hawfinch at Woodwell! One female in top of tree. Watched for 10 mins. Seemed to be eating seed pods. Then had more distant views of 2 others. Pair of nuthatch nearby too.
Then called at Leighton Moss where there was a big flock of black-tailed godwit. They looked peculiarly grey - think the light didn't help. There looked to be a snow goose amongst a flock of greylags, but someone in the hide said it was a hybrid. (Still had all the characteristics of a snow goose). 3 barnacle geese there too - may have been more. A merlin had all the waders up in the air and when they'd settled we saw a peregrine on the fence. Last stop was the causeway to the public hide where we had good views of a pair of reedlings. Aren't they stunning? They were at the feeding tables where grit is placed for them.
The waxwings in Halifax will just have to wait for another day - maybe tomorrow.
Sandra
Then called at Leighton Moss where there was a big flock of black-tailed godwit. They looked peculiarly grey - think the light didn't help. There looked to be a snow goose amongst a flock of greylags, but someone in the hide said it was a hybrid. (Still had all the characteristics of a snow goose). 3 barnacle geese there too - may have been more. A merlin had all the waders up in the air and when they'd settled we saw a peregrine on the fence. Last stop was the causeway to the public hide where we had good views of a pair of reedlings. Aren't they stunning? They were at the feeding tables where grit is placed for them.
The waxwings in Halifax will just have to wait for another day - maybe tomorrow.
Sandra