Monday had me over at Duff hoping for more Winter action. Dull conditions on arrival and things deteriorated further when I saw workmen and pumps on the Carrs as I entered the Geoff Smith Hide. The little water that was present was being drained into the River. No surprise that Birds were at a premium!
It later transpired that a faulty pump was being repaired. Unfortunate that the work couldn't have been done earlier?
The session was saved by the appearance (just after 4pm) of this gem...
Tuesday morning produced 4 Yellowhammers down Seaside...scarce at this location...
I had a couple of Hours on the Humber in the afternoon. No luck with Hen Harrier BUT plenty with this SEO...
It flew right past me and landed in the grass with prey...
Fortunately it lingered long enough for some better images...
Always special.
A couple of Great White Egrets were also present...
As I reached the car...a bonus at 4.35...
Thursday had me back on the Humber. Still no Hen Harrier...or SEO...BUT...a flock of 23 Twite more than compensated...
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| Record shot through the gloom |
Back to Duff on Friday. Still no luck with the Willow Tit but a trio of Stonechats was a good opener. c50 Redwings circled around the Platform, eventually landing in the Riverside bushes...
No sign of the workmen thankfully BUT no sign of much avian activity! With a dry Carrs it was hardly surprising! I managed a couple of Marsh Harrier sightings and 5 Fieldfares. Again, I had a late result...I deserved it lol! A distant call alerted me to 8 Swans flying purposefully down the Valley and alighting on Bubwith Ings....
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| Whoopers |
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| Water! |
I added Red-legged Partridge (101) and Redpoll (102) to the Year List.
Sunshine is required...
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