Banstead Downs Golf Course would not have been my first choice to "patch" watch but had its moments starting with a female Wheatear on the 13th fairway. The bird moved on at the sight
of the first jogger along the fairway. Beating the joggers and dog walkers was paramount if I had any chance of finding migratory birds! Insane o clock starts became the norm!
A small pond which must supply the greens with water during
the Summer months has seen a few regular wildfowl species turn up and it seems
the fountain draws these birds in to this tiny but deep body of water.
A Moorhen was the first species of note prompting a mental note to check the pond every visit.
The Moorhen was replaced by drake Mallard a few days later.
The area around the pond also looks good for passerines.
A drake Tufted Duck was the next species of duck to appear.
I was not expecting to see so many ducks on a golf course
which does not have any hazards in the form of water traps!
Another drake Mallard and a Grey Wagtail were in attendance
a day later.
The Firecrest were still present but have moved location
probably due the completion of high rise fencing separating the path from the private
housing. There have obviously been security breaches of late!
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