29.03.13. Birdlog
No 6 tank looking south-east to Overton Hill (Frodsham Hill) and prime harrier hunting country. Image by Stuart Maddocks.
A Hen Harrier joined the Marsh Harrier (males) over No 6 tank and Chiffchaff noted.
Observer: Frank Duff.
AM period: No 6 tank: Water Rail calling, 3 Black-tailed Godwits, 1 Ruff Plenty of Curlews and Lapwings but not a single Golden Plover. One Oystercatcher flying over the Weaver Bend.
PM Period: 3 Avocet briefly on No 6 and then saw them again later from the farm feeding on the tide’s edge on the estuary. The male Marsh Harrier reappeared on the tank.
Distant view of flying Goosander/Merganser from the same spot. A scattering of 100 + Canada Goose in fields and the Score.
50 Fieldfares on both sides of the track to the Marsh Farm. Only 3 Ravens noted.
Stoat ran across the track by the horse paddock.
10+ Pied Wagtails on north end No 6 tank, 20+ Reed Buntings along Lordship Lane by the model aircraft field. Also total of 80 + Linnets in various locations.
Ciao from Guido D’Isidoro.
A Woodcock over No 5 tank at 4.30 pm was the first sighting for a while.
Observer: Arthur Harrison.
