Tuesday, 1 May 2012

Migrant block begins to open. Wintersett 01.05.12

Good weather yesterday and overnight enabled a few migrants to sneak in, and encouraged the late wintering wildfowl (Teal, Goldeneye, Tufted Ducks) to depart.
Highlights today being - a choir of warblers  - 2 new Whitethroats,  2GARDEN WARBLER  (WR) and at long last 3 SEDGE  WARBLERS (Pol ACP!)
Wintersett Res - Goldeneye 1immature male ,  Redshank 1 flew east, Common Tern 9, Yellow Wagtail 1.
Anglers CP -  Pink-footed Goose 2,  and 1 singing Lesser Whitethroat.
Also in the area - Swifts 150,  House Martin 50

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