Farlington Marsh

Thursday 14 November

Resting Redshank Tringa totanus along with both Wigeon Anas penelope and Black-tailed Godwits Limosa limosa

Dry and calm with occasional warn sunshine for my mid-morning visit to take an anti-clockwise walk round Farlington Marshes so coming t the main mudflats to try and coincide with the outgoing tide and chance to see more waders. Passing the high water as I entered the narrow lane to the parking area over eighty Brent Geese on the water to my right and then, once parked, an introductory walk towards the mudflats before bearing left through the grass and bushes towards the far end of the water near the old barn.  As I moved through this area a number of Woodpigeons and Magpies and then, on reaching the river, the first Little Egret of the morning followed by two score Coot, a small number of Wigeon and Teal plus a quartet of Pintail.  A Stonechat was sat atop a small tree and ahead of me both a Carrion Crow and a Starling. A dozen Cormorants took off from the river and a female Kestrel flew past my front.

Stonechat Saxicola torquatus

Reaching the old barn, the water behind held a quartet of Gadwall, more Coot and a couple of Moorhen.  A lone Greenfinch flew in atop one of the neighbouring trees and, as I left the resting area, a Snipe flew over and disappeared into the far reeds.  More Little Egrets were noted along with a passing Herring Gull.  Moving on up the track to the sea wall a Blackbird in the hedgerow and then, once on the sea wall and the tide still quite high, the first flock of Brent Geese totalling about sixty individuals on both the water and banks. Both Blackbird and Dunnock as I walked on towards the Deeps with large flocks of Canada and amore Brent Geese on the fields to the right along with a few foraging Woodpigeon.

Resting Shelduck Tadorna tadorna with Wigeons Anas penelope

Once at the Deeps a good collection of Shoveler and at least fifty resting Shelduck.  A pair of Pintail and a Little Grebe resting in the lee of the nearest island a a Curlew walked round the edge.  In amongst the ducks also a good number of Wigeon.  Away to my left a Raven was being harried by a female Kestrel and even further away the final flock of Canada Geese also included the adopted white goose and its Barnacle Goose friend.

Pintail Anas acuta

Continuing round the corner past a small group of Brent Geese a Linnet crossed the track followed by a pair of Pied Wagtails.  Approaching the entrance to the path that cuts off the corner when travelling in the opposite direction, I stopped as a pair of Water Pipits put in an appearance ahead of me and whereas one made a hasty departure the second posed on top of the post before following its partner into the bushes below on the right.  No sooner had I has then another pair of Pied Wagtails on the track ahead and a single Meadow Pipit.  Away to my right resting on a post at the back of the inland water a Buzzard.

Water Pipit Anthus spinoletta

Finally reaching the viewing point it was now obvious that the tide had yet to reveal the mudflats but a male Kestrel crossed the sea wall and landed atop a gate at the entrance to the lower field.  Away at the left of the water a very large collection of resting Wigeon along with many Teal, Black-tailed Godwits and Redshank.  Closer inspection revealed that there were not only scores of redwing but also a single Greenshank.  Above the reeds a quartering Marsh Harrier.  In front of me on the open water to my right a pair of feeding Great Crested Grebes.

Male Kestrel Falco tinnunculus

Finally, approaching the end of the walk a large island had now appeared on my left in the shallow water on which rested a further score of Brent Geese and a couple of Back-headed Gulls.  below me on the hedge a Stonechat followed by the arrival of a pair of Meadow Pipits.  An enjoyable walk which finally produced 43 species.

Meadow Pipit Anthus pratensis

Birds seen:

Canada Goose, Barnacle Goose, Brent Goose, Shelduck, Gadwall, Wigeon, Mallard, Shoveler, Teal,  Pintail, Little Grebe, Great Crested Grebe, Cormorant, Little Egret, Heron, Marsh Harrier, Buzzard, Kestrel, Moorhen, Coot, Lapwing, Black-tailed Godwit, Curlew, Snipe, Redshank, Greenshank, Black-headed Gull, Great Black-backed Gull, Herring Gull, Woodpigeon, Meadow Pipit, Water Pipit, Pied Wagtail, Dunnock, Stonechat, Blackbird, Magpie, Carrion Crow, Raven, Starling, Greenfinch, Goldfinch, Linnet.

Brent Goose Branta bernicla

Barnacle Goose Branta leucopsis (front)

Little Grebe Tachybaptus ruficollis

Buzzard Buteo burteo

Carrion Crow Corvus corone

Heron Ardea cinerea

Wigeon Anas penelope with Lapwing Vanellus vanellus

Teal Anas crecca

Mainly resting Wigeon Anas penelope

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Hamble River, Warsash

Sandwich Tern Sterna sandvicensis

Friday 8 November

Time for a quick walk up the Hamble River as far as the conservation area and back in dry, overcast weather and on  rising tide.  Lots of birds to be seen but a "dead" camera; everything works until I press the trigger, than nothing. (More later)  And this explains why I had no photographs yesterday morning after the distant Robin!

As soon as I reached the start a dozen Brent Geese with more up river during my walk.  Also both a Redshank and an Oystercatcher along with a couple of Black-headed and single Herring Gulls.  As I moved on up to the large bays a trio of Sandwich Terns also made their way up river.  In the first bay a couple of Curlew and six Black-tailed Godwits along with27 Wigeon and 24 Teal.  On the more open water a pair of Shelduck.

Continuing on not only more Brent Geese and Redshank but both a Curlew and a Grey Plover on the meadow itself.  Hiding near the shore line the first of four Little Egrets seen on the outward journey.  Then a massed murmuration as two separate flocks of Dunlin, totalling about 140 in all, swirled along the shore below me. Another two Curlew recorded plus more Redshank and ten Turnstones before reaching the conservation area.  Here many more Teal and Wigeon along with a score of Black-headed Gulls and seven resting Herons.  But just the two Carrion Crows this morning.

Sandwich Tern Sterna sandvicensis

Once back I took the local bus into Southampton centre along with my camera expecting the worst when I called in at London Camera Exchange.  But the kind young gentleman recognised the problem in within minutes all was resolved.  Somehow I must have caught one of the buttons on the back and the camera had been reset to something else; just hope it does not happen again!

Birds seen:

Brent Goose, Shelduck, Wigeon, Teal, Little Egret, Heron, Oystercatcher, Grey Plover, Dunlin, Black-tailed Godwit, Curlew, Redshank, Turnstone, Black-headed Gull, Herring Gull, Sandwich Tern, Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow.

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Titchfield Canal

Male Kestrel Falco tinnunculus

Thursday 7 November

Another dry, overcast and grey day but with an encouraging breeze starting to pick up, so off to Titchfield Canal with friend, Richard Osman to wander down the path and back covering almost three miles.  very much hard going having to look for birds other than those on Bridge Street Flood and a few on the more distant Posbrook Flood.  But not all bad news as just over three hours later we had actually recorded 30 species.

First to park in the small parking area we quickly encountered both Magpie and Woodpigeon and a walk to the back of the car park produced a Wren.  As we approached the overhead wires a female Kestrel moved over and came to rest atop a pylon. As we set up to check the distant Bridge Street Floods we had a passing Carrion Crow.  On the water, a very large flock of resting Black-headed Gulls along with a score of Black-tailed Godwit, almost as many Lapwing and a small number of Teal and Pintail plus a couple of Moorhens.  Moving on down the path we not only found a quartet of Mallard close to the water but also a Water Rail nearer to us. The nearby tree also produced both Blue and Great Tits.

Female Kestrel Falco tinnunculus

Reaching the bridge we stopped to check the Posbrook Floods and found a quartet of Gadwall and a single Little Grebe.  Very little bird life here other than a few Mallards and Coots plus a pair of Shoveler and another pair of Pintail.  meanwhile we continued to come across both Robins and Cetti's Warblers  and walking through the avenue added Blackbird and Jackdaws. A Cormorant flew eastwards and then we were away from the avenue for a long extended walk.

Away to our right a large flock of Rooks near the farm building and then a Raven passed over to be mobbed by a quartet of Carrion Crows.  A handful of Starlings moved by us overhead and then a first Chiffchaff of the morning.  A second (male) Kestrel was seen hovering over the field to our right and remained for long enough to attempt some flight shots.

Hovering male Kestrel Falco tinnunculus

Once back in the avenue and a stop to re-check the waters of Posbrook Floods and not only a Heron but a passing Marsh Harrier noted by Richard.  Finally, we found a small flock of Long-tailed Tits as we approached Bridge Street Floods and on the opposite side of the path a Goldcrest.  Once back at the car and the scope deposited, we then took the short walk up the canal on the eastern side of the road as far as the church.  Still no sin of the long-staying Glossy Ibis this morning but we did finally get to see a Chaffinch.

Birds seen:

Gadwall, Mallard, Shoveler, Teal, Pintail, Little Grebe. Cormorant, Heron, Marsh Harrier, Kestrel, Moorhen, Water Rail, Coot, Lapwing, Black-tailed Godwit, Black-headed Gull, Rock Dove, Woodpigeon, Wren, Robin, Blackbird, Cetti's Warbler, Chiffchaff, Long-tailed Tit, Blue Tit, Great Tit, Magpie, Jackdaw, Rook, Carrion Crow, Raven, Starling, Chaffinch.

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New Forest Birding

Robin Erithacus rubecula

Wednesday 6 November

Another overcast, dull day as I set off for the new forest but the heavy, congested traffic on the M27 towards Southampton meant that I decided to miss out on Normandy Lagoon and drive straight to Pennigton Marshes to the south of Lymington on the Solent coast.  Arriving at ten o'clock I immediately recorded many Carrion Crows and a few Herring Gulls long with a large flock of Canada Geese accompanied by many Lapwing. parking the car at the end of Lower Pennington Lane I walked on down to the fresh water lake but only found a few Coot and a Great Crested Grebe.  Back to the car, noting the Blackbird that crossed the track, to collect the scope then a clockwise circuit of the local area.

The first pool on the left held a pair of Greylag Geese and the next a pair of Teal and a handful of Mallard. On the opposite side of the path, the main Pennington Lagoon held a number of Shoveler along with a few Mallard, Teal and Pintails.  A Heron was close by observing the activity along with a Little Egret to its left as a Marsh Harrier drifted over the back of the water.

Pintail Anas acuta

Up on to the sea wall and a short diversion as I walked away to the left and on a small spit in front found a score of Brent Geese along with a handful of Oystercatchers and a lone Curlew.  A single Redshank was feeding on the shore line and on the wall below me ten foraging Turnstone.  On the lagoon on the landward side of the sea wall another Little Egret and a single Greenshank. A Kingfisher dashed across the lagoon as I mad my way back to the main lagoon.

Distant record shot of Greenshank Tringa nebularia

Once at the water far more Tufted Ducks along with both Gadwall and Pintail whilst a Cormorant made its way eastwards above the Solent. Moving on along to Butts Lagoon another heron and more Mallards and Coots.  meanwhile, on the opposite of the creek's opening, a large roost of Lesser Black-backed Gulls and a number of Wigeon.

Turnstone Arenaria interpres

I was surprised to see so few birds on the Fishtail Lagoon and not a single Shelduck nor Avocet.  However, many Wigeon and Teal plus many Shoveler and a few Mallard.  More Little Egrets and another, single, Greylag Goose.  Amongst the resting Lesser-Black-backed and Black-headed Gulls a pair of Great Black-backed Gulls were noted.

Great Black-backed Gull Larus marinus

Making my way back to the car I was accompanied by a calling Cetti's Warbler and then eight Goldfinches feeding on the thistles in front of me.  Apart from a couple of Blackbirds, a Dunnock also put in a very brief appearance as it crossed the path in front of me and the last species recorded before setting off was a Woodpigeon.

Dunnock Prunella modularis

Next came the longish drive over to Blashford Lakes where I arrive at the car park in front of the Tern Hide overlooking Ibsley Water at nearly half past twelve. Lots of Coots on the water along with very many Wigeon and more birds nearer the hide than usual.  Towards the back the very many Shoveler and in between a mix of Mallard, Gadwall and mainly Tufted Ducks.  To the right a resting Heron and about a dozen Mute Swans spread out along the back of the water.

Great White Egret Egretta alba

Using the scope I soon found the lone Great White Egret just beyond the island in front of the hide and off to the left a large resting flock of mainly Lesser Black-backed but also a few Black-headed Gulls.  Also present, as expected, a number of Great Crested Grebes and the few Egyptian Geese recorded were all on the water rather the islands. And, eventually, I found the long-staying female Red-crested Pochard but no sign of the female Maccoa Duck that had also appeared at about the same time.

Female Red-crested Pochard Netta rufina

So over to the main reserve an straight to the Woodland Hide having recorded Nuthatch and both Blue and Great Tits on the way. Once inside all three were seen again along with a Coal Tit, Chaffinches, Goldfinches and Greenfinches.  Feeding on the ground both Dunnock and Blackbird with Robins also in attendance.

A charming group of Goldfinch Carduelis carduelis

Just about to move on from the main reserve having found nothing different at either Ivy South or Ivy North Hides save for a couple of Great Crested Grebes and over twenty Cormorant at the former, I manage to record a Carrion Crow, Chiffchaff and a couple of Woodpigeon.  Then leaving the immediate area to drive back to the main road to Fordingbridge, a Wren on a wall at the side of the road and, passing through the Forest near Fritham, a small flock of Starling.

Coal Tit Parus ater

Birds seen:

Greylag Goose, Brent Goose, Canada Goose, Mute Swan, Egyptian Goose, Gadwall, Wigeon, Mallard, Shoveler, Teal, Pintail, Red-crested Pochard, Tufted Duck, Great Crested Grebe, Cormorant, Little Egret, Heron, Great White Egret, Marsh Harrier, Coot, Oystercatcher, Lapwing, Curlew, Redshank, Greenshank, Turnstone, Black-headed Gull, Lesser Black-backed Gull, Great  back-backed Gull, Herring Gull, Woodpigeon, Kingfisher, Wren, Dunnock, Robin, Blackbird, Cetti's Warbler, Chiffchaff, Coal Tit, Blue Tit, Great Tit, Nuthatch, Magpie, Carrion Crow, Starling, Chaffinch, Greenfinch, Goldfinch.

Female Chaffinch Fringilla coelebs

Goldfinch Carduelis carduelis with Coal Tit Parus ater

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Hayling Island and Farlington Marsh

Snow Bunting Plectrophenax nivalis

Saturday 2 November

A dull, cloudy with poor light yet still calm and mild.  With the tide time all wrong for local shore walks I decided to drive over to Hayling Island after lunch and see if the Snow Bunting reported at Sandy Point for the past two days was still hanging around.  Arriving at 2.30pm and parked the car I walked up to the shore path and headed east towards the nature reserve with only vague instructions where the bird had been seen.  Within a minute of starting the shore path walk half a dozen long lenses pointing in the same direction was obviously a big clue, so I joined the visiting birders and passing pedestrians, sat on the wall and took photos of the Snow Bunting as it foraged on a small pebble mound less than three metres away.  What could be easier!

Snow Bunting Plectrophenax nivalis

Still poor light but decided I would call in at Farlington Marshes on the way home and walk to the lagoon in the shortest clockwise direction.  However, as soon as I turned off the main road onto the access lane I stopped to check the mud below now that the tide was well out and noted a score of Brent Geese along with a couple of Shelduck and a small flock of gulls, mainly Herring but also a few Black-headed and a single Great Black-backed Gull.  On then to the far end of the lane, car parked and off to the lagoon as above.

Arriving at the old barn, just a couple of Coot on the lagoon but to my left behind the barn on the stream and flooded and no less then 25 Moorhen with another dozen Coot and a pair of Mallard. rather than return to the car I decided to complete the clockwise circuit of the marsh and set off towards the sea wall.  A couple of Canada Geese in the field to my right and on reaching the first junction I looked ahead and that field held well in excess of 100 Canada Geese.  A Woodpigeon flew over and in the last field on the right more resting Canada Geese plus a cock Pheasant.  At that point a male Stonechat crossed the path in front of me and came to rest atop a small tree to my left.

Four of the hundreds of Canada Geese Branta canadensis

Once on the sea wall it was obvious how far out the tide had flowed but one Little Egret foraging along with a handful of Black-headed Gulls.  A Little further on and a trio of feeding Curlew. To my right in the neighbouring field a lone heron and a small flock of Starlings following the cattle. A little further way to Magpies on the grass. So onto the Deeps where a good number of Wigeon were seen along with a quartet of Mallard.  In the reeds below a calling Cetti's Warbler.

Continuing on to the end and turning right for the next stretch hundreds more Canada Geese close by and, hiding within the flock next to its white goose, the long-staying Barnacle Goose.  Difficult to photograph as the birds were grazing in a small trough. Another Heron in the flooded ditch and a Carrion Crow sitting on the sea wall in front of me.

Record shot of distant Barnacle Goose Branta leucopsis (second from left)

Continuing on round the last straight back to the car park I stopped at the view point to check the large lagoons below.  Over 50 Wigeon resting to the left along with a few mallards and at least four Pintail at  the back of the water.  A Great White Egret was near the reeds in the further lagoon along with many more resting ducks but too distant and dark to identify.  A Cormorant took off and disappeared away over the marsh and on the sea side a lone Redshank feeding at the water's edge.

Snow Bunting Plectrophenax nivalis

Birds seen:

Brent Goose, Canada Goose, Barnacle Goose, Shelduck, Wigeon, Mallard, Pintail, Pheasant, Cormorant, Little Egret, Heron, Great White Egret, Moorhen, Coot, Curlew, Redshank, Black-headed Gull, Great Black-backed Gull, Herring Gull, Woodpigeon, Stonechat, Cetti's Warbler, Magpie, Carrion Crow, Starling, Snow Bunting.

Snow Bunting Plectrophenax nivalis

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Lepe Country Park, New Forest

 Friday 1 November

Leaving Warsash with Richard Osman we were at Lepe Country Park on the Solent shore opposite the Isle of Wight by 9.30and ready to see what might be about.  Greeted by Robins as we made our way cross the road from the car park to walk to the hide overlooking Dark Water and once walking the boardwalk through the trees soon encountered both Carrion Crows and a Jay.  A stop at the view point also produced a calling Cetti's Warbler and then a few Jackdaws before continuing on to the hide itself.

Coal Tit Parus ater

Once inside the hide we noticed that the two feeders in front of the hide were empty but, nevertheless an occasional visit from both Coal and Blue Tits to investigate.  Meanwhile, there were a few nuts left in the feeder at the side of the hide and through the facing window we saw regular visits from Coal, Blue and Great Tit.  Indeed, ere long a visit from a Great Spotted Woodpecker so the accompanying photograph taken through glass.

Great Spotted Woodpecker Dendrocopus major

From the front windows we had view of the water and a Heron posing atop a nearby fence.  Slightly further away a range of waders including a small flock of Redshank and single Greenshank and Curlew.  Looking more to the right I picked out a handful of Snipe, well camouflaged against the floating weeds, and then a few more and looking further right even more along with ten Lapwing.  Altogether, a total of 22 Snipe. 

A few of the many Snipe Gallinago gallinago

A Little Egret flew across and up river to join a second and soon after the Great White Egret moved in the opposite direction to come to rest in front of the hide but at a distance.  Nearby a couple of resting Cormorant and a little further away a few Back-headed Gulls.  Further away still and only just noticed by myself and two other birders in the hide, a passing Marsh Harrier low over the reeds. Strange to see a single Starling on the shore line nearby but also a second Heron standing on the bank behind.  At this point  a pair of Canada Geese flew upriver honking away.  Meanwhile, with the window now open and the camera resting in my hands as I watched both Blue and Coal Tits feeding on the side feeder, two of us saw a female Sparrowhawk swoop down onto the branch above the feeder but, seeing me looking at her, quickly shot up and behind the leaves in the tree before I could even lift the camera, nevermind press the trigger!

Great White Egret Egretta alba

Time to move on and as we made our way back to the road following the same clockwise direction a Blackbird moved out from the bush in front of us a handful of Chaffinches were recorded before noting the resting Woodpigeon on the wires above.

Once back at the Visitors Centre we continue along the shore and on to nearby pools behind the beach. Here we found a pair of Mute Swans aside a quartet of Canada Geese with a foraging Curlew in front.  A couple of Jackdaws rested on nearby post before we noticed the distant Kingfisher on a fence above the Mute Swans.  A Moorhen paddled into sight and then the first appearance of the large, forty plus, flock of Linnets that were moving around the small site.  Towards the far end a male Stonechat and a couple of Pied Wagtails before we finally made our way back to the car.

Very distant Kingfisher Alcedo atthis

Our homeward journey took us along Lepe Road and into Inchmery Lane where, stopping near the Beaulieu River estuary, we were able to find a resting flock of over twenty Brent Geese along with a couple of Herring and a few Black-headed Gulls.  Then it was on via Exbury and back to Warsash.

Cormorant Phalacrocorax carbo with Great White Egret Egretta alba

Birds seen:

Brent Goose, Canada Goose, Mute Swan, Cormorant, Little Egret, Great White Egret, Heron, Marsh Harrier, Sparrowhawk, Moorhen, Lapwing, Snipe, Redshank, Greenshank, Black-headed Gull, Herring Gull, Woodpigeon, Kingfisher, Great Spotted Woodpecker, Pied Wagtail, Robin, Stonechat, Blackbird, Cetti's Warbler, Coal Tit, Blue Tit, Great Tit, Jay, Magpie, Jackdaw, Carrion Crow, Starling, Chaffinch, Linnet.

Heron Ardea cinerea

Distant Lapwing Vanellus vanellus

Distant Redshanks Tringa totanus

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Warsash and Solent Shore

Pintail Anas acuta

Thursday 31 October

Last day of the month and, having missed the previous four weeks whilst away in Spain, yet to see the return f the wintering Brent Geese, albeit many Wigeon and Teal are already back on the Hamble River and Warsash shore extending down to Southampton Water. So an early afternoon walk down past the Scrape to the meandering Pools to coincide with the receding waters following the second high tide. The time between the repeat high tide and low water is around three hours so a fairly rapid outflowing of water, especially given what I might expect on the return journey.

Leaving the car park are just the odd Black-headed Gull to be seen plus on overflying Woodpigeon. Not until up the incline towards Strawberry Fields before a Magpie seen crossing in front and a quartet of Woodpigeons on the field itself.  Then, on reaching the Navigation pier, the first Redshank on the shore along with a lone Herring Gull and a trio of Pied Wagtails on the roof of the large shed roof holding the stored water craft. From just beyond able to look across the water the entrance to the Spit and note the hundred plus resting Oystercatchers. A pair of Mute Swans were making their way out of the Spit's lee and a couple of Canada Geese flew over.

Redshanks Tringa totanus

The water now ebbing slowly away and turning right to approach the Spit itself a small flock of seventeen foraging Redshanks. A dozen Carrion Crows on the path in front of me which then very much brought me within close sight of the start of the water in the less of the Spit and there, immediately in front of me, no less 27 Brent Geese.  Away to the end of the Spit a lone Cormorant and a better sight of the very many resting Oystercatchers. As I continued up the Spit to its end a further 61 Brent Geese recorded along with 130 Wigeon and a few Black-headed Gulls. Just the one Little Egret but a further two recorded before I set out on the return journey. To my left a House Sparrow followed by a pair of Goldfinches were feeding at the edge of the reeds.

Brent Geese Branta bernicla

All quiet then until I  reached the Scrape where I found a further 60 Brent Geese along with  ten Mallard and a dozen Pintail.  Further checking the water produced a Heron and 37 Black-tailed Godwits along with a Moorhen, four Gadwall and 24 Teal. And as I watched a Robin popped up out of the bust in front and rested on a nearby branch.

Pintail Anas acuta with Teal Anas crecca

A Cetti's Warbler was calling and a Curlew noted at the back of the water as I moved on towards the Meandering Pools which only produced a second Heron and ten more Teal. However, having recorded a small flock of Linnet as I passed by the gorse area, a second look at the Scrape did also produce a lone Coot at the very back. Nearer to me a Stonechat was posed atop a small shrub and once back near the Navigation pier a lonely Rock Dove with an apparent wing problem before another couple of Woodpigeon were noted.  Finally, a Dunnock slipped across the narrow path off to my right and with the tide now well out below Strawberry Fields a I observed more Black-tailed Godwits, Redshank and Curlew along with a handful of Dunlin to give a final total of 32 species for the walk.

Male Stonechat Saxicola torquatus

Birds seen:

Canada Goose, Brent Goose, Mute Swan, Wigeon, Gadwall, Mallard, Teal, Pintail, Cormorant, Little Egret, Heron, Moorhen, Coot, Oystercatcher, Dunlin, Black-tailed Godwit, Curlew, Redshank, Black-headed Gull, Herring Gull, Rock Dove, Woodpigeon, Dunnock, Pied Wagtail, Robin, Stonechat, Cetti's Warbler, Magpie, Carrion Crow, Hose Sparrow, Goldfinch, Linnet.

Brent Geese Branta bernicla

Heron Ardea cinerea

Carrion Crow Corvus corone

Cormorant Phalacrocorax carbo

The resting Oystercatchers Haematopus ostralegus

Redshanks Tringa totanus

Wigeon Anas penelope

Pintail with Moorhen Gallinula chloropus, Teal Anas crecca and Little Egret Egretta garzetta

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