Tuesday 25 April 2017

Blashford

Wanted another look at the Bonaparte's but sadly not on show after Bob's pre-opening sighting; no doubt it will turn up on Goingbirding at the end of the day!!

Just one elusive 2cy Little Gull, 20+ Mediterranean Gull and a new-for-year Black Tern plus considerable numbers of martins, mostly Sand, and a few Swallows plus 20 or so Swifts.

Still aggravation from Lapwings towards all other waders; again the Ruff kept its distance as did a nice summer plumaged Dunlin. Sparrowhawk exciting the gulls was the ONLY raptor, with the only Buzzards of the day being from the car on the way home. Chatted to John and Paul W.

Flame Shoulder, Hebrew Character, Brindled Beauty and Spectacle in the trap.