23.09.13. Birdlog
Weaver Bend: 45 Redshank, 6 Mute Swan, Jay, Buzzard, Chiffchaff, 2 Great Crested Grebe, Kestrel, 20+ Meadow Pipit.
No.6 tank: 3 Curlew Sandpiper (on small pool), 2 female Pintail, 1 female Ruddy Duck, 2 Hobby (1 carrying prey harassed by the other), Buzzard on pylons and Great Spotted Woodpecker in trees next to bridge over motorway.
Observer: Sean O’Hara
A fine male Kingfisher performed well along the brook at the Holpool Gutter with 2 Grey Wagtail, a noisy Wren and an inquisitive Buzzard kept The King well and truly on his toes.
Observations and prose by Stuart Maddocks.