March 19th. A Woodlark flew south in the morning. Other notables species were the first singing Chiffchaff of the year, 2 Water Pipit, 2 Goldcrest and a flock of 18 Stock Dove.
March 18th. The first Firecrest of the year was discovered around Mill Pond. About were 35 Redwing, a Lapland Bunting and a Red Kite.
March 17th. Around were 1000 Dark-bellied Brent Goose, a single Pale-bellied Brent Goose, 4 Siskin and a House Sparrow. In the evening 2 adult summer Mediterranean Gull flew over calling.
March 16th. A Red Kite came in off the sea then flew south. Around were 4 Woodcock, 2 Black-tailed Godwit, 17 Avocet and 2 Snipe.
The Sweet Violets are now flowering along the Cycle Track.
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| Avocet on Tennyson's Sands Photo - Richard Doan |
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| Common Seals from The Wash Viewpoint at high tide Photo - Philip Milns |
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| Corn Bunting Photo - Philip Milns |
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| Siskin in the Plantation Photo - Philip Milns |
March 13th. A Blackcap gave a few bursts of song in the Plantation. Other birds around included a Hen Harrier, a Green Sandpiper, a House Sparrow, 4 Woodcock, 3 Fieldfare, 120 Redwing, a Coal Tit and a Song Thrush. Flying south were 2 Rook and 9 Siskin.
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| Hen Harrier, 13th March 2016. Photo - Chris Cullen |
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| Hen Harrier, 13th March 2016. Photo - Chris Cullen |
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| House Sparrow singing at Sykes Farm Photo - Richard Doan |
March 12th. The early morning high tide produced 15000 Knot and 3000 Bar-tailed Godwit. About were a Merlin, a Peregrine, 34 Corn Bunting and 4 Avocet.
March 11th. Around were 10 Whooper Swan, 60 Corn Bunting and 2 Siskin. On Tennyson's Sands were 7 Avocet, 12 Pink-footed Goose, 80 Wigeon and 3 Black-tailed Godwit.
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| Whooper Swans on The Wash, 11th March 2016 Photo - Stuart Ainsworth |
