CATTLE EGRET

While driving through Somerlyton I caught a glimpse  of two white birds standing with cattle opposite Manor Far Hall. A small flock of PIED WAGTAIL where scampering around the feet of the cattle feeding.

It was the second time that I have caught up with these birds  in a few weeks.

Pathways, Links Hill, Ness Point

 This visit I was with Kyle as we watched birds, mostly ducks from the bird hide. The count is holding up with the GADWALL  standing at 64. I shared with Kyle the principal of how you count. He couldn't believe how well the clock system worked. We had one BUZZARD show and still the SHOVELORE are remaining, But 18 species isn't bad.

Links Hill.... Produced four MED GULLS one of which was well into summer plumage. We also had a fly over COMMON BUZZARD which put every bird in the air for a few minuets.

Ness Point.... Had nine PURPLE SANDPIPER sheltering out of the wind as it was Easterly. Other than that TURNSTONE with them.

Pathways Care Farm

 Call in on a bright day with COMMON BUZZARD in the air seemingly flying of to Oulton Marsh. But what was good was a flock of six GREENFINCH flew into a tree were they often nest. These birds have not been seen for months. So must be incoming to breed. It was also a good day for GADWALL on the lake as 80 birds still on site. Late leaving as normally the numbers drop off.