Thursday 18 August 2011

Sightings 18/8/11

PORTBURY WHARF: S Hale
18.8.11 Woodpigeon, photographed from the middle hide
Along wharf lane, 4 Chiffchaff and 3 Blackcap, grounded by the rain. Nothing new seen on the pools.


CHEW VALLEY LAKE: S Davies, R Mielcarek per BWG
The summer plumage Black-necked Grebe still present early am off Nunnery, close in near the hide, but later seen at Stratford bay.

© Bristol Water, many thanks
permits from Woodford Lodge if you wish to use the hides
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Stratford: a Little Stint and 8 Common Tern, no doubt rain-grounded birds.

BLAGDON LAKE: R Mielcarek per BWG
Top End: an eclipse male Ring-necked Duck, a Ferruginous Duck pair and 14 Ringed Plover.

ULLAPOOL: S Judd
18.8.11 Twite © Stephen Judd, many thanks
Photographed this evening in Scotland by Steve who follows our website and thought that this would make a good posting!

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