Howling a gale out there

Not ideal conditions for birdwatching. I postponed the previous week due to the storm but had no choice this time. Fortunately it stayed dry but goodness me that was hard work.

The big egret is still around but I could only find two of the smaller cousins.

Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd February

Canada Goose - 2
Greylag Goose - 4
Mute Swan - 4
Gadwall - 3
Wigeon - 300
Mallard - 60
Teal - 220
Tufted Duck - 5
Grey Partridge - 3
Little Grebe - 2
Great White Egret - 1
Little Egret - 2
Cormorant - 90
Sparrowhawk - 2
Buzzard - 12
Coot - 6
Lapwing - 165
Snipe - 1
Green Sandpiper - 2
Herring Gull - 210+
Lesser Black-backed Gull - 2
Barn Owl - 1
Great Spotted Woodpecker - 2
Kestrel - 7
Jay - 1
Starling - 630 in 3 flocks (180+300+150)
Fieldfare - 220 in 2 flocks (120+110)
Mistle Thrush - 6
Grey Wagtail - 1
Bullfinch - 1
Linnet - 20
Goldfinch - 15
Yellowhammer - 18

Nice close up of a Little Egret at Wansford. My best shot yet I think. No sign of any at Kelk this time.

Great White Egret. Now on six consecutive year lists from 2015-2020. Yowser!
















Timber! These came down at the weekend.

Drain and flood at Wansford.

This spot has always been 'damp' but I've never seen it quite this wet. Looks like an arboreal arctic pool.

Additions to the year list (a very slow start!)

062 Green Sandpiper
063 Lesser Black-backed Gull
064 Canada Goose
065 Great White Egret
066 Grey Wagtail