Tuesday December 17

A rare midweek visit coincided with a bright sunny day. A Green Sandpiper flew over the car at Netherstead Farm. I quickly got stuck into trying to photograph birds, and came up with a few images from the hedgerow bordering the dragonfly pools.

Female Reed Bunting

Mostly Buntings.

Female Yellowhammer

The rest of the site contained mostly just the usual suspects, although a female Tufted Duck was a surprise at this time of year. The flashes were very disappointing, just 10 Common Snipe, although 140 Lapwings were flying around.

I was surprised to see that the Stonechat was still present, and then managed to see and photograph the Tawny Owl in its usual spot.

Tawny Owl

Finally, I walked back along the road and then found a female Blackcap at Netherstead Farm. Quite scarce in winter here.