The signs the other day indicated that shorebirds were
beginning to trickle through from their breeding grounds. Therefore a stupid o
clock start was to be the order of the day. The mizzle and the low dark cloud added
to expectation levels as I made my way to Beddington Farm.
A single Black Tailed Godwit was spending its third day
feeding up on the lake venturing a bit closer giving better views from
the North Lake hide. No Lapwing today but a fox was intermittently stirring up
the occupants of the island pushing them to the eastern edges of the lake.
I took a full count of species which concluded with a
Hobby that was tearing around putting the Swift into panic mode as is darted
between them.
The path is growing in popularity with birders and walkers alike. This can only be beneficial to the site with increased coverage
and more citizen science data being recorded on ebird. It is so important that there is full engagement between the bird group (BFBG) and the local community which will shape the future development of the Farmlands!
Today's sightings can be found on the Beddington Farm ebird hotspot HERE .
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