A ♂ Tufted Duck was new in at Captains Pool this morning (TS) and remained for the rest of the day. Late afternoon a pair of Shoveler were also present (JK). It just shows what can turn up on the days that the pool isn't being fished. Other birds of note on the pool were a single Grey Heron and a Lesser Black-backed Gull.
Tufted Duck
Lesser Black-backed Gull
Wednesday 18th December 2013
Three Cormorants circled over Willow Marsh Fishery before heading south. There has been a fair bit of Cormorant movement over the patch during the past week.
Friday 20th September 2013
The finches are starting to flock together for the winter with c.120 Chaffinch, c.40 Greenfinch and c.60 Linnet all feeding together in one field at Shenstone. Also feeding in said field were c.80 Fieldfare, a single Redwing and a single Song Thrush.
At Butts Lane a pair of Teal flew over mid afternoon heading ENE towards Dunclent.
Fieldfare
This will probably be my last post of 2013 but I have some interesting new plans for 2014 that will hopefully kick start my local patch recording and associated blog posts. So please do check back in the New Year.
Until then I would like to wish you all a
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Cheers
Jase
Lovely set of exquisite birds, you can't beat 'em.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to seeing what you have in store for us then, Jase. I`m gonna have a go at a casual (birding) list for 2014.
ReplyDeleteAll the best, mate, and look forward to meeting you @ Blackpool, in August.
Cheers Bob... they are a bit record shot quality to be honest...but thanks all the same
ReplyDeleteThanks Deano...yes really looking forward to Rebellion...will def catch up for an ale
Merry Christmas Jason, all the best for a good one.
ReplyDeleteThanks Marc...have a great one your self
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your christmas Jase and may the new year bring you less fisherman and more birds :-)
ReplyDeleteCheers Warren...have a good one yourself mate!
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