Sunny intervals and showers. A light north-westerly. The early morning rain put paid to any thoughts of Willow Tit surveying, and I sat at home until it cleared up by around 11 am.
A stroll around the north end of the patch demonstrated that the area was very wet, and it had encouraged three Coots to take up residence.
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Coot |
The Flash field contained 15 Teal, a Little Egret, plus the usual geese and Mallard. A single Peregrine was surveying the area from a pylon before deciding to circle menacingly.
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Peregrine |
I found myself reflecting on the absentees. Where are the Yellowhammers, Mistle Thrushes, and Green Sandpipers?
Hopefully things will pick up soon.
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