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Saturday, 12 March 2011

Otter, Mudbank and Hayes Barton


presumed 'intermedius' lesser black-back - a small, long-winged bird - small mirror p10 and considerably darker than adjacent 'graellsii' - Otter est


presumed teal x wigeon hybrid again present near Otter est mouth.
Mudbank - 630am - spoonbill again present + 9 goldeneye, long-tailed duck, 16 little egret and c15+ redwing.
Hayes Barton pig farm - late pm - mixed flock - c20+ linnet, c150+ chaffinch, male brambling, reed bunting 2+ yellowhammer and 1+ red-legged partridge.