Weather wise, a very dull day indeed. A 3.36km walk over the Rammamere Heath and in King's Wood, Heath & Reach produced little of note, but included three Marsh Tit and a Lesser Redpoll. I try to avoid the Stockgrove Country Park as it is very popular with dog walkers.
19 February, 2007
Rammamere & King's Wood
13 February, 2007
Brilliant Bunting
Present since 31st January, this record shot of a Little Bunting showed on and off until about 09:30 this morning at Amwell nature reserve in Hertfordshire. Digi-scoping would definately have the edge on this occasion ! The bird associates with Reed Bunting at the feeding station set between two reed beds.
A few Water Rail can often be seen scurrying between the reedbeds.
One of three Red Kite at a location in the south of Bedfordshire. Also seen were a pair of Raven, three Common Buzzard, Sparrowhawk and Siskin.
Not another Robin shot !
A few Water Rail can often be seen scurrying between the reedbeds.
One of three Red Kite at a location in the south of Bedfordshire. Also seen were a pair of Raven, three Common Buzzard, Sparrowhawk and Siskin.
Not another Robin shot !
08 February, 2007
Norfolk Niceties
A trip to Norfolk with a very cold early morning start at Lynford Arboretum.
Lynford is a regular site for Hawfinch. There were a few in the arboretum and half a dozen or so in the paddocks feeding under the Hornbeams.
This fellow has perfected the art of levitation !
Great-spotted Woodpecker
A mini 'twitch' to see two Waxwing reported in a residential area of Kings Lynn.
Over at Thornham Harbour there was no sign of the Lesser Yellowlegs of recent days. This Little Egret did, however, oblige with a fly-past.
Over at Titchwell RSPB reserve six Bearded Tit were feeding very close to the footpath oblivious to one and all.
Rowdy behaviour on the marsh - two Black-tailed Godwit lock bills.
Lynford is a regular site for Hawfinch. There were a few in the arboretum and half a dozen or so in the paddocks feeding under the Hornbeams.
This fellow has perfected the art of levitation !
Great-spotted Woodpecker
A mini 'twitch' to see two Waxwing reported in a residential area of Kings Lynn.
Over at Thornham Harbour there was no sign of the Lesser Yellowlegs of recent days. This Little Egret did, however, oblige with a fly-past.
Over at Titchwell RSPB reserve six Bearded Tit were feeding very close to the footpath oblivious to one and all.
Rowdy behaviour on the marsh - two Black-tailed Godwit lock bills.
05 February, 2007
Woburn: Lesser Spotted Woodpecker
A once familiar call alerted me to a Lesser Spotted Woodpecker. This sparrow-sized woodpecker is best looked for in spring before the leaves emerge.
Ok already - it's another Robin image !
Ok already - it's another Robin image !
02 February, 2007
Canal-side Walk
Another spring-like day ensued, with temperatures reaching 12 Celsius, prompting a walk along the Grand Union Canal from the Globe Pub to Leighton Lock. Bird song much in evidence including this European Robin.
Behind the sewage works a short burst of song from a Common Chiffchaff, nearby a large source of food awaits !
A view south from Leighton Lock
Greenfinch 
Black-headed Gull
On the news today - Mankind IS responsible for global boiling !
01 February, 2007
Dunstable STW
More signs of Spring as the mild weather continues. Birds in song include Skylark, Chaffinch and Dunnock.
One of five Reed Bunting around the Scrape today.
The Little Egret continues to be noted in and around the site. Last week it was along the brook adjacent to the bypass.
