Friday 13 November 2015

November 13th (New Hythe)

Sunny but not as mild first thing.(0830-1000)

The main interest this morning was found in the area of the river,which was low.Teal 50,Mallard 10,Teal 40+,Grey Heron 4,Redshank 1,Green Sandpiper 1,Lapwing 6 and Wigeon 1(drake).

Across the river,looking from the Bucket wood,I saw a Marsh Harrier for the second time this month quartering the large reed bed (Burham marsh).

On the southern edge of the west scrub feeding on Willow Herb 2 Lesser Redpolls were seen.Fifty Redwing remain in the east scrub and a Kingfisher was seen along the Mill stream.




6 comments:

  1. Have seen two different Marsh Harriers several times in the Burham Marsh area recently Alan, also a couple of Bearded Tits in the sunken marsh briefly.
    Nice to see some Redpolls and Siskins lately too.

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  2. Hi,Phil,Yes,I thought two Marsh Harrier were involved.

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  3. Hi,Phil,Yes,I thought two Marsh Harrier were involved.

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  4. Glenn found juv Black Redstart at the mill alongside Brooklands lake this morning (sat) it was still there at lunchtime.

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  5. Hi,good find by Glenn.When I pass the mill I usually give it a quick scan,perhaps now I will take a little longer.Thanks.

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  6. Hi,good find by Glenn.When I pass the mill I usually give it a quick scan,perhaps now I will take a little longer.Thanks.

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