Oystercatcher on nest site |
The Sand Martin bank which was also washed clean by the river in spate is now full of holes again with around 35 martins in attendance. It's amazing how quickly the nesting season starts when birds arrive back.
Sand Martins excavating their nest holes |
Quite a few Mandarin grazing on the grass benefitting from the reduced disturbance from walkers, although they can always graze in peace on the other side of the river. Providing a nice photo opportunity.
Mandarin - male |
The Common Sandpiper was still there but no sign of a mate yet.
In the woods I had two Pied Flycatcher and Redstart plus Little Grebe and 7 Tufted Duck on the lakes. The latter two species are additions to my lockdown list as was a Grasshopper Warbler reeling on the moors on my walk across.
Takes me to 95 species for the lockdown list, now where are those Swifts!
This is a great posst thanks
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