Smew, Coton pools
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Water Rail, Coton
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Bullfinch, Hams Hall
Chiffchaff, Hams Hall11th January 2010
A quick in and out today so to speak, still abit now and again is better than none at all. So target species had to be Mandarins at Hams Hall as I didnt have the time for Draycote, and I wasnt sure of the access situation anyway. Walked along the Tame from the station to Ladywalk but no Mandarins. Species of note included : Green Sandpiper 2, Goosander, Bullfinch 5, Chiffchaff 3, Green Woodpecker 2, Stock dove 3, Common Snipe 2, and Grey Wagtail - numerous. Called in at Coton lakes and had good views of Water Rail and Redhead Smew from the hide.
Went to Coton today Bob.Keen to see a Redhead Smew for the first time and although the hide was empty which didn't bode well one turned up eventually.What a cracking bird!!!!
ReplyDeleteTotally agree Max,males get all the attention but the Redheads are little beauties too.
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