Wednesday 16 July 2014

Old Moor Nocturnal Report - Tuesday 15th July

Main Marsh - Mute Swan 23, Wigeon 1, Tufted Duck 7 broods of 5, 5, 9, 5, 3, 3 & 2, Oystercatcher 9, Green Sandpiper 3, Common Sandpiper 1, Common Tern 4 adults + 1 juvenile, Kingfisher 2, Barn Owl 3.

Roost in willows on Willow Pool - Grey Heron 1, Cormorant 4, Little Egret 13 came into roost between 20.24 and 21.45 as follows 2 at 20.24, 2 at 20.32, 1 at 20.51, 1 at 20.59, 1 at 21.20, 2 at 21.24, 1 at 21.36, 1 at 21.37, 1 at 21.38 and finally 1 at 21.45. Tonight 7 Egrets came in from down the valley and 6 from up the valley.

I forgot to mention last night a Hobby over the Main Marsh was my first of the year, thanks to Jeff Wragg or I wouldn't have seen that one.

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