Friday 1 September 2017

A new season begins

Middleton Nature Reserve

It felt very autumnal this morning, just 6C at dawn and the ground covered in dew. It was calm, clear and very quiet, just a few Robins ticking. Gradually some birds made a move so today's 'haul' is listed below:
Vis:
Swallows - only 8 had roosted in the reedbed and just 60 flew over in drubs and drabs throughout the morning
Grey Wagtail - 13 (10 ringed)
Meadow Pipit - 10

Other:
Goldcrest - 1
Chiffchaff - 3
Whitethroat. - 3
Coal Tit - 1
Goldfinch - flock of 35
Linnet - 3
Reed Bunting - 5
Blackcap - 6
Robin - 10
Kestrel - 3 (one family)

On the Pond 
Tufted Duck - 5

JR