Today was survey day
at the Farm and with the continuing north-easterly blow who knows what might
grace the farm with its presence. The morning started with a light mist over
the lakes but the birds were in good voice providing numerous registrations for
my maps.
As it turned out the
weather was not going to disappoint the group of birders that had gathered on
the sand martin bank. Pete was the first one up having spotted a female Pintail
on the south lake. I caught up with this bird later on in the morning.
Whilst walking back
from 100 Acre I saw a shorebird take a short flight in the area which will eventually
be the wet grasslands. I noted a wing-bar in flight and saw the Ringed Plover
settle down on the west side of this rugged area. The tricky bit was sneaking
close enough to get a shot of the bird. A managed a few shots but they were
lacking in quality.
The small group of
key-holders had gradually dispersed leaving Devilbirder and I on point in the
blazing sun. Several Buzzard was taking advantage of the conditions inviting
the attentions of the local corvids! Enter stage right the largest species in
the UK a Raven which had also drawn the attention of a crow as it attempted to
land on the landfill! Nice spot DB!
Not the greatest
days for me behind the lens but an interesting morning in the sun despite the cloudless sky!
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