Tuesday 23 March 2021

Monday 22 March 2021

March 22nd (Burham marsh)












I watched the Great White Egret for about three minutes.Before it flew off north at around 08:20.

The Red-necked Grebe was photographed on Abbey Mead,on the 19th. 

Thursday 18 March 2021

March 18th (Burham marsh)


Cloudy, occasional drizzle- O900-10:30 (meadow north of Burham church).

Canada Goose 63  Greylag 44  White -fronted 13  Gadwall 2  Mallard  6   Teal  4  Little Egret 2  Grey Heron 1  Med Gull 1  Black -headed Gull 20  Green Sandpiper 1  Black-tailed Godwit 2  Lapwing 4  Oystercatcher 1  Starling 60.



Sunday 14 March 2021

March 14th (Burham marsh)









This morning thirteen White-fronts were present on the marsh.The last time a flock was seen on the marsh (seven birds) was in mid December 1993.

Tuesday 9 March 2021

March 9th (Burham marsh)








I walked around Burham marsh this morning.Eighteen White-fronts were present,but were spooked again by a helicopter flying over.Thirteen quickly returned,but overflew the marsh heading out towards the lakes.The other five birds went down onto the river.Lapwing had increased to fourteen,six of which were displaying.  

Monday 8 March 2021

March 8th (Burham marsh)









 09:00 - 10:30 light cloud,cold.White-fronted Goose 16  Greylag 32  Canada Goose 76  Barnacle Goose 3  Shelduck 2  Lapwing 1.

At 09:40 the White-fronts,with a few Canada and Greylags.Flew up from the marsh and headed across the river towards the lakes.However,minutes later the White-fronts returned   


Sunday 7 March 2021

March 7th (Burham marsh and New Hythe)

 Burham marsh (09:00 - 09:45) Bright periods,cold.

White-fronted Goose 16  Greylag 34  Canada Goose  64  Barnacle Goose 3  Shelduck 7  Little Egret 1  Lapwing 1.

Bucket Wood (10:00 - 10:15)  25 Teal  6 Gadwall,1 Oystercatcher.At 10:15 the White-fronts came over from Burham marsh heading towards the lakes

Road Side Lake  10:30 - 11:45  watching the White Fronts.Three Buzzards over head and one Treecreeper also seen.