View of Endon.

View of Endon.
View of Endon.

Monday, 19 September 2016

Winter wetland birds back in Endon

Rushy pastures with temporary pools between Endon and Longsdon. 

Notable birds seen today on a walk from home to Hazelhurst Junction. approx. number NOTES
Wheatear (female) 1 Stopping over on migration back to Africa
Robins c3 some singing
Bullfinches 1 pair
House Martin 1 on migration south for winter
Lapwings 2 among temporary pools under pylons
Wigeon c6 in scrape
Snipe c30 flushed when a Heron landed in scrape
Teal c30 in scrape with Wigeon and Mallards
Mallards c10 in scrape
Long-tailed Tits c10 family parties feeding in trees alongside railway line
Chiffchaff 1 singing and calling
Blackheaded Gulls c5 on temp. pools under pylon
Linnet (probable) c5 flew over
Kingfisher 1 near Park Lane

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