26 April 2013

Kingfisher, Warblers + Waders!


Date spotted: 25th April - All Day
Location: WWT - Slimbridge
Observation: Visited Slimbridge to try and photograph the Kingfishers. That was a success, bit cloudy so hard to get a sharp shot, we only seen one but the 2 were back and forth al day according to other birders! On the Knott Pool feeders there were lots of Goldfinch, Greenfinch, Blue Tits and a Lesser Redpoll feeding. A sedge warbler was also spotted in the hedges to the right.
Oppisite in the Robbie Garnet hide, there was a Little Egret showing EXTEREMELY WELL feeding right in front the hide it then flew around 30 feet into the middle of the pool but still showing well. There was also 1 Black-Tailed Godwit feeding in front the hide in front the egret. Great day which was successful!
Weather: Cloudy but Sunny, Warm
Other Species: Blue Tit, Great Tit, Chaffinch, Greenfinch, Crow, Rook, Jackdaw, Reed Warbler, Sedge Warbler, Kingfisher, Little Egret, Black-Tailed Godwit, Canada Goose, Lesser Redpoll, Goldfinch, Pied Wagtail, Coot, Moorhen, Mallard, Goldeneye, Reed Bunting, Robin, House Sparrow + more!
Mammals: Water Vole



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