Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Undisclosed moorland sites - 6:00pm to 9:00pm

Had a good 3 hours birdwatching tonight with Andy H and Sean J. No 'rarities', but some lovely birds.

Possible whimbrel in at last light? Noticably faster wing beat, shorter bill and smaller in general.
10+ wheatear
A pair of ring ouzel on territory
2 short eared owl
4 common sandpiper
3 redshank
6 oystercatcher
1 woodcock, roding
Snipe drumming
4 red grouse
10 lapwing
8 curlew
1 tufted duck
1 teal
2 grey wagtail
5 reed bunting (all m.)
1 buzzard
2 kestrel
1 tawny owl
Apologies for poor photos - click on image for larger pic:




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