Friday 9 August 2013

Egrets and Woodpeckers

Friday 9th August 2013
Had a good day at Middleton Lakes RSPB. A Great White Egret was the main attraction but seeing 3 species of Woodpecker was also worthy of note. The Great White Egret was favouring the southern pools: Fishers Mill and the pool next to it. The bird frequently flew around these pools often in the company of a Little Egret before flying off fairly high to the South East at 2.40pm. Thanks to a phone call from Geoff W. I also saw 3 Turnstone, a Dunlin, several Ringed plover and a Little ringed Plover on the Jubilee wetlands. It was approaching the car park though that I saw the Lesser spotted Woodpeckers a great surprise to end the visit.
Lesser spotted Woodpecker, Middleton Lakes RSPB
Lesser spotted Woodpecker
Lesser spotted Woodpecker
Great White Egret
Great White Egret
Great White Egret
Great White Egret
Great White Egret
Great White Egret
Great White Egret


1 comment:

  1. Great collection Bob,love the Lesser Spotted,not seen one for years.
    John.

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