A walk along the Grand Western canal this morning from Halberton to Samford
Peverell didn't produce any target species of Kingfisher or Water Rail but of
note was a large flock of Fieldfare well in excess of 200 with a constant stream
joining them from the East. Also on an adjacent ploughed field were 40+
Lapwing,30+ Redwing with several Song Thrush & at least 1 Mistle Thrush as
well as good numbers of finches. Along the canal path were at least 3 pairs of
Bullfinch + 2 solitary males,1 GS Woodpecker & several Coot were engaging in
territorial disputes,2 Raven overhead & a commotion back at the carpark when
a very noisy Green Woodpecker appeared to dive-bomb a jogger Skua-style!
[Andrew Moore]
