I was at the Farm at
reasonable o clock this morning to carry out the monthly BTO WeBS waterfowl and
wader survey. I must confess to a slight lie in after a late return from an
away day to watch Sutton Utd beat the National League favourites Tranmere
Rovers!
The water levels on
the lakes are still high with plenty of algae covering parts of the lake. A
keen eye was needed to count the Little Grebe and other ducks that take
advantage of this windfall of food. A Common Sandpiper and a couple of Little
Egret that were partially hidden in the scrub on the main island were the
hi-lights.
100 Acre was to
produce the bird of the day. A Wood Sandpiper that is turning out to be
somewhat of a long staying bird in this area. This bird was loosely associating
with Green Sandpiper who were very skittish leaving the former behind in the NE
corner of Jim’s bed.
I have a busy week
ahead getting my kit together for my forthcoming trip but hope to spend some
time walking / banding at the Farm.
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