Cycled to the lakes during the early morning, and had a
Little Owl on the way there. From the causeway, saw the
White-cheeked Pintail at Windmill Pool again, plus a
Grey Wagtail, and noted numerous
Redwings, 1 or 2
Meadow Pipit, 5
Skylarks and 115
Woodpigeons (including a flock of 70) pass over. Also met a birder, Kevin Bates, who I've met previously - nice to meet you again. Moved on to Terry's Pool, where I had 3
Wigeons and 3
Tufted Ducks; then to Windmill Pool's south side, where I saw 5
Teals and (best of all) a
Little Grebe. On I went to Earlswood STW, but the site was quiet apart from a
Grey Wagtail over, and a
Kestrel nearby. Coming back home along Wood Lane, saw 4
Mistle Thrushes in a field but they were soon flushed by trespassers.
Kevin returned to the lakes during the late afternoon, and at Windmill Pool he noted the
White-cheeked Pintail, a pair of
Teal, 3
Goldfinches over, and a
Common Pheasant nearby. He also saw a
Buzzard along Fulford Hall Road.
I took these photos today:
^ White-cheeked Pintail with two regulars, "Red Flanks" and a small white
^ Black-headed GullsM.P. Griffiths
^ White-cheeked Pintail with two regulars, "Red Flanks" and a small white
^ Black-headed Gulls
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