Tuesday, 2 January 2024

Carlton Marsh (1st January 2024)

37 Canada Geese were new in and 30 Siskins were preening, some singing in the sunshine (D. Standish/CG).

A male Blackcap was feeding on Pyracantha berries in Karen Pickard's Monk Bretton garden.

117 species were identified in 2023.

The highlights were Goldeneye (November), Garganey (May-July - bred), Jack Snipe (January), 

Wood Sandpiper (July), Spotted Redshank (June), Dunlin (September-October), Caspian Gull (June), 

Hobby (May-June-July), Red Kite (February-May-June), Marsh Harrier (May), Tree Pipit (August), 

Raven (September-November). 

A Happy New Year to you all, and a very big thank you to everyone who sent in their sightings in 2023.

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