I went to the Farm at reasonable O’clock this morning and
walked into an empty hide. Dodge, Frank and Mike were already on the mound
ringing. Glen had wandered over to the enclosed lagoons in search of the Grey
Phalarope.
The North Lake was littered with waterfowl but out of the
corner of my eye I spied a small white bird on the water near the island to the
right of the hide. A quick look through my binoculars gave conformation that
the Grey Phalarope had moved from the lagoons and was moving slowly along the
margins by this island. I put the news out and then took to my camera and then set
up the heavy artillery (Digi-scope) which doesn’t get much use these days!
Throughout the morning there were several visitors to the
Farm, all had fantastic views of this London / Surrey rarity. The two Bearded
Reedling (3rd week at the Farm) were also very obliging showing well
to the small group of birders. A Cetti’s Warbler and a Garganey were also
present the latter was on the South Lake.
As the day progressed the Phalarope decided to take a small
flight back to the lagoons but returned shortly afterwards and was last seen
back on the North Lake in front of the hide! Will this bird stay another day? Gull
pressure could be a deciding factor once the refuse tip starts up again
tomorrow!
Not a bad days birding at all!
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