Friday, 14 October 2011

Hen Harrier

Remarkable sighting this morning at Ferry Meadows while watching the hoards of thrushes passing. A female flew west at 07:55.

151 Hen Harrier

Thursday, 13 October 2011

Brambling

With winds going around to the east the migrants were flooding through Ferry Meadows this morning. Among the many Redwing, Fieldfare, Skylark and others giong through a party of 4 Brambling went wheezing past.

150 Brambling

Sunday, 9 October 2011

Mandarin

A female or immature flying along the river between Elton Bridge and the lock as we walked around this evening.

149 Mandarin

Sunday, 2 October 2011

Raven

Thanks to Karen's excellent hearing and then noticing the birds I've now seen two Ravens from the garden.

148 Raven