Northumberland seems to be the place to be at the moment. Lots to see and Enjoy!
This Barn Owl decided to check out the Sparrowhawk. It started 15 posts away and in a couple of flights it decided to land on the adjacent post. After a bit of preening it decided to go off hunting. The Sparrowhawk remained on the same post for over an hour.
Bittern
Despite my poor photography this Bittern was very close to the hide when it flew by. Great views a real treat. Marsh Harriers and Cetti's Warbler were good to see along with a brief flight view of a Water Rail.
The morning started with a Woodcock at Newbiggin and as the mist cleared it turned into a glorious day. Sadly its back to rain again to day so not much birding will be done today.
Shorelarks, Hooded Crow, Smew, Twite and Long-tailed Ducks all still present in the area but I didn't go searching for them yesterday. Good numbers of Wigeon, Goldeneye and Little Grebes at Chevington. Plenty Of Pink-footed Geese and the chance of a White-fronted Goose must be a possibility.
Plenty of Stonechats already setting up the territories. This fine (if damp) male attracted the attention of two squabbling females.
Also some early flowering plants to look out for ...
We hope to be over on Saturday 17th, so nice to get a heads up. SEO would be nice and where's the smew!!
ReplyDeleteHi Derek SEO has been seen in field opposite the old windmill at woodhorn, looking towards the ash lagoons (also at cresswell some mornings). There are at least two redhead smew in the area but can be mobile. Chev, Maidens Hall, Cresswell, Widdrington Moor Lake, QEII country park, Druridge Pools and Druridge Country park are all places they have been seen. Good Luck hope you have a good trip.
ReplyDeleteCheers, thanks.
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