Local Patch - 04/04/11

A singing Willow Warbler and Wren (taken behind glass), plus a fly-over Peregrine.

Wild Goose Chase

Today, a visit to Radwell to see some Geese. Unfortunately there was no sign of the two Pink-feet recently reported. However, the two White-fronted Geese were still present, feeding with a large flock of Greylags. They were distant at c.750m away - but that didn't deter the camera !

The ex-BT building in the centre of Bedford regularly hosts a Peregrine.

Peregrine

A Peregrine spooked the local avifauna for a few minutes this morning. It flew out of Houghton Regis Chalk pit - a regular wintering site in recent years.
This is the fastest animal in the world - it can reach up to 200mph. Its name means "Wandreing falcon".