Visited Seaton Marshes with Tarnia, after dropping off Charlie at my niece's place in Rockbeare for the day.
Seaton is a fantastic venue created by East Devon Council to make the most of the Axe Estuary. spotted 20+ Teal, 10+ Wigeon, Little Egrets, Curlew and Redshanks and a Glossy Ibis on Seaton Marshes.
The highlight was a close encounter with a quartering Barn Owl in the middle of the day. Managed to take some great pictures.
Must go back to Seaton Wetlands very soon!
Made a trip to Blashford Lakes with my birding buddy Pete Blanchard. A beautiful February morning over Ibsley Water, spotted a Goldeneye, Gadwall, Little Grebe and Shoveler. From the woodland hide we were treated to Siskin, Chaffinch, Lesser Redpoll, Brambling and Nuthatch to mention a few species.
On the way home we stopped off at Wyke Down to see if the Shorties were present this year. After a couple of hours it became evident that they weren't.
A great day birding!
A very enjoyable week of birding in Gloucestershire with my mate Pete Blanchard, culminating in three species added to my life list (Hawfinch, Penduline Tit and Scaup). Better still we now have two care homes signed up. The residents of the Greathouse, Kington Langley and the Avon Court, Chippenham will be benefitting from the installation of a BIG bird garden. These installations will start towards the end of February and should be ready for the breeding season.
I'm still struggling with a bad back, but I have managed to photograph 33 bird species since the start of the year and the BIG Fund now stands at £1425.00.
If you would like to join me on a birding trip, please let me know.
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