Author Archives: Val Jones

1 juv fem Scaup, 162 Pochards, 1 presumed Pochard X Ferruginous Duck hybrid, 4 Goldeneyes, 2 Mandarins, 3 Wigeon, 1 ad Yellow-legged Gull, 1 Water Rail showing well in front of the Members Hide. Later in the roost a juv … Continue reading →

3 Wigeon, C110 Pochards, 2 Goldeneye, c150 Linnets. Later in the roost at least 3 Caspian Gulls (2 or 3 adults and a 3rdW) and a 2ndW Yellow-legged Gull.

C110 Pochards, 2 Yellow-legged Gulls (4thW & ad).

110 Pochards, 1 Goldeneye, 47 Snipe, 1 Green Woodpecker, c150 Fieldfares, c150 Redwings, 4 Lesser Redpolls, 2 Bramblings.

122 Pochards, 29 Tufted Ducks, 4 Goldeneyes, 1 drake Goosander, c130 Lapwings, c100 Linnets.

100+ Pochards, 2 Goosanders, 3 Goldeneyes, c35 Snipe, 1 Chiffchaff, several Bramblings.

80 Pochards, 3+ Goldeneye, 16+ Snipe, 1 Raven, 1 Chiffchaff, several Bramblings.

1 Rock Pipit dropped into the West Bank at 10:30 hrs and shortly afterwards appeared to fly to the East Bank, 3 Wigeon, 76 Pochards, c5 Goldeneye, 16 Snipe, 1 sub-adult Yellow-legged Gull, 1 Raven, 1 Chiffchaff, several Bramblings.

c300 Pink-footed Geese flew NW in two groups, 2 Wigeon, 37 Pochards, 1 Goldeneye, 2 Ravens, c50 Redwings, 24 Siskins, 1 Chiffchaff, several Bramblings. Later 2 Caspian Gulls (ad & 1stW) and a 1stW Yellow-legged Gull in the roost.

52 Pochards, 1 Goldeneye, 5 Goosanders, 1 Chiffchaff, c5 Bramblings. Later 1 ad Yellow-legged Gull in the roost.