Sunday, September 20, 2009

Kirkby on Bain 20 September 09






Had a couple of hours spare so went to Kirkby on Bain reserve 1430 - 1600.

Two egrets at the back of the reserve. They are becoming a bit common now, I usually see an egret wherever I go lately. I took a photo of one for posterity, as also for the Egyptian geese.

Also noticed 2 Wigeon, only about 10 black headed gulls, 10 little grebe, 20 or more coots and about 10 moorhen. A flock of about 100 lapwing were flying off as I approached, but there were still a good 20 left.There wered 6 Egyptian geese.

Ducks included 50plus mallard, same for teal. About 20 gadwall and a few tufted duck.

2 cormorants.

There were about 20 hirundines flying around but they were associated with the neighbourhood rather than the reserve.

A jay flew across into the woods, and a kingfisher flew across the front of the hide twice.

Finally there was a rather plump chicken wandering around the reserve... must have crossed the road!

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