Wednesday 2 April 2008

Thorne Moors Recce

A still from Dr Zhivago? (c) 2008 Maurice Gordon
An old Ent, just sleeping (c) 2008 Maurice Gordon
Record only shot of Meadow Pipit (c) 2008 Maurice Gordon
Record only pic of Yellowhammer on Peat
A recce to Thorne Moors today with Maurice to look at the possibility of visiting this venue during the summer term. We saw and heard a wide selection of birds, but didn’t have really close views of many. Birds seen included: Willow Warbler (heard, first of year), Lesser Redpoll, Marsh Harrier, Buzzard (poss), Wheatear, Chiffchaff, Curlew, Lapwing, Yellowhammer, Reed Bunting, Stock Dove, Teal, Tufted Duck, Mallard, Pheasant, Kestrel (pair nesting), Black-headed Gull, Woodpigeon, Green Woodpecker (h), Kingfisher (heard?), Skylark, Meadow Pipit, Tree Pipit (possible), Robin, Wren, Fieldfare (c.10), Goldcrest, Long-tailed Tit, Great Tit, Carrion Crow, Chaffinch, Goldfinch, Linnet & Bullfinch (poss). Also present c.6 Roe Deer & probably heard retreating Red Deer.

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