Sunday, April 10, 2011

Gorple this afternoon

A walk to Gorple reservoirs this afternoon with Andy H was quite productive. Can't be exact with counts as we walked to the Upper res and back and some birds may have been seen more than once:
Tufted Duck - 2 (male and female)
Goosander - 9 (all female)
Greylag Goose - 3
Curlew - at least 7, very likely many more
Lapwing - c.20
Redshank - 3
Oystercatcher - at least 5
Golden Plover - 10
Grey Partridge - 2
Swallow
Willow Warbler
Wheatear - at least 7 (1 female, 6 male)
Pied Wagtail - 6
Song Thrush
Mistle Thrush - 2
LBB Gull flying NW
BH Gull - 2
Skylark and lots of Mipits and Red Grouse

1 comment:

David Sutcliffe said...

A nice mix of birds there Jeff/Andy and a wonderful day to be out to top your tan up!A bit different today.