As I stood patiently overlooking Alban's Reedbed (
formerly Newlands) at Brandon Marsh this morning I had a rush of déjà vu! In fact at one time I considered the notion of simply writing a carbon copy of last weeks Friday blog entry and save time! However, there was indeed a marked difference, no Starlings! Having witnessed an amazing departure just before dawn a week ago of some 4,000 birds, today there were none!! A mystery of nature it would seem.
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| Comet Catalina - Apparently viewable with binoculars |
There was some benefits to freezing me toes off with nothing to show and this was to be found high in the heavens. A gorgeous waning moon with Jupiter slightly above and Venus shimmering below. I even made an attempt at finding
Comet Catalina but in vain.
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| Goldeneye - Showing well in front of East Marsh Hide |
Notables today around the pools were a single
Little Egret, (27)
Wigeon and a pair of
Goldeneye, the male looking stunning in the bright morning sunshine, yes sunshine!! Lots of Kingfisher activity to please the photographers but I've had better visits.
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| Yellowhammer at the marina. |
Closer to home (3)
Tree Sparrows on the feeders yesterday is a welcome return and the odd
Yellowhammer around the doggie walking field, (32)
Pied Wagtails in the roost yesterday evening.
