Woolston Eyes : 13th April 2014
After trying to get there for quite some time, we eventually got to Woolston Eyes where we hoped to see some Black-necked Grebes. AS we crossed the bridge there were lots of Wrens int he brambles under the bridge and on the water there were a few Tufted Ducks. Chiffchaffs were singing away. On the water of number three bed we saw at least six Black-necked Grebes but there were probably more there as they were constantly diving down to feed and popping up elsewhere. There was also a single Little Grebe and at least four Great Crested Grebes. Gulls included a pair of Lesser Black-backed Gulls. We also got what we are pretty sure was a Marsh Harrier but it soon disappeared. We also saw a Buzzard later. Over the water there was a fairly large flock of Sand Martins and I am pretty sure that there wee a couple of Swallows in there too but they were swooping around at a fair rate. There were Greenfinches on the feeders
In the woods we saw a Blackcap singing and in the distance a Great Spotted Woodpecker drummed occasionally. At the last hide we got good views of a Ruddy Duck looking fantastic in the sunshine.
All in all a lovely day for a walk and we also got three good year ticks.
Bird Sightings : Woolston Eyes
| Species | Count |
|---|---|
| Greylag Goose | 20 |
| Canada Goose | 12 |
| Mute Swan | 1 |
| Common Shelduck | 12 |
| Gadwall | 4 |
| Mallard | 8 |
| Northern Shoveler | 4 |
| Tufted Duck | 10 |
| Ruddy Duck | 1 |
| Common Pheasant | 2 |
| Little Grebe | 1 |
| Great Crested Grebe | 4 |
| Black-necked Grebe | 6 |
| Great Cormorant | 4 |
| Grey Heron | 4 |
| Eurasian Marsh Harrier | 1 |
| Common Buzzard | 1 |
| Eurasian Common Moorhen | 4 |
| Common Coot | 8 |
| Northern Lapwing | 1 |
| Black-headed Gull | 30 |
| Herring Gull | 4 |
| Lesser Black-backed Gull | 2 |
| Common Wood Pigeon | 10 |
| Great Spotted Woodpecker | 1 |
| Eurasian Magpie | 8 |
| Carrion Crow | 6 |
| Collared Sand Martin | 40 |
| Barn Swallow | 2 |
| Great Tit | 8 |
| Common Blue Tit | 8 |
| Northern Wren | 4 |
| Common Chiffchaff | 4 |
| Blackcap | 1 |
| European Robin | 1 |
| Eurasian Blackbird | 2 |
| European Greenfinch | 4 |