Hamble River

Thursday 11 July

Warm and pleasant morning with no wind so a short walk up the Hamble River, Warsash to the conservation area and back whilst the tide was only an hour or so into its return journey. A continuous supply of individual and small groups of Black-headed Gulls but also 30 Black-tailed Godwits along the water line.

Black-tailed Godwit Limosa limosa

Once the first couple of Whimbrels had been recorded another pair and also a pair of Curlew.  A single Mallard was found amongst the feeding Black-tailed Godwits.  Whilst expected to see the occasional Woodpigeon and a pair of Carrion Crows, surprised to come across the resting two dozen Canada Geese on the shore line almost opposite the conservation area.

Whimbrel Numenius phaeopus

At the back of the conservation area a trio of Little Egrets and a single Heron along with a couple of both Herring Gull and Oystercatcher.  Lovely to also see the Pied Wagtail working the edge of the path.

Curlew Numenius arquata

Birds seen:

Canada Goose, Mallard, Little Egret, Heron, Oystercatcher, Black-tailed Godwit, Whimbrel, Curlew, Redshank, Black-headed Gull, Herring Gull, Woodpigeon, Pied Wagtail, Carrion Crow.

Black-tailed Godwits Limosa limosa

Oystercatcher Haemmatopus ostralegus

Redshank Tringa totanus

Whimbrel Numenius phaeopus

Herring Gull Larus argentatus

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