Author Archives: Val Jones

5 Goldeneyes,1 Goosander. Later in the roost at least 2 ad Mediterranean Gulls.

1 Pochard, 44 Tufted Ducks, 4 Goldeneyes, 20 Grey Herons, c140 Lapwings, 1 2ndW Yellow-legged Gull, several Bramblings. Later 4 ad Mediterranean Gulls, 2 ad Kittiwakes and a leucistic Black-headed Gull in the roost and a Merlin flew through.

11 Pochards, 4+ Goldeneyes, 3 Goosanders, 1 Raven. Later 4 ad Mediterranean Gulls in the roost and 2 Woodcocks leaving Carr Wood at dusk.

1 ad Kittiwake flew through NE at 10:05 hrs, 3 Wigeon, 4+ Goldeneyes, 2 Goosanders, several Bramblings. Later in the roost 4 Mediterranean Gulls.

1 Oystercatcher, 3 Pochards, 5 Goldeneyes, 12+ Bramblings. Later 2 ad Mediterranean Gulls in the roost.

5 ad Whooper Swans dropped in at 08:25 hrs and then later left heading NW at 10:35 hrs. What was presumably the same 5 arrived from the SE at 11:05 hrs. Also 1 Pochard, 5 Goldeneyes, c10 Common Buzzards, 1 … Continue reading →

30 Tufted Ducks, 5 Goldeneyes, 5+ Bramblings.

2+ Goldeneyes, several Bramblings. Later in the roost 1 ad Glaucous Gull (arrived late at 17:25 hrs), 1 ad Mediterranean Gull, 1 2ndW Caspian Gull and 1 2ndW Yellow-legged Gull.

8 Goldeneye, 2 Goosanders, 1 Peregrine, 2 Ravens, several Bramblings. Later 1 ad Mediterranean Gull in the roost.

1 Pochard, 4 Goldeneyes, 2 Goosanders, several Bramblings. Unfortunately many Stock Doves were being shot by sportsmen? today.