A morning spent at Willington GP on 7th March, provided a few year ticks – Great Egret, 14 Curlew, 2 Water Rail, 3 Cetti’s Warbler and a Kingfisher. A Curlew flew over Staunton Harold Reservoir on 8th March, and a Chiffchaff was the first spring migrant of the year.
My March highlight so far at Staunton Harold Res was the re-discovery of the wandering drake Ring-necked Duck in the afternoon of the 13th. I found it amongst a large flock of 64 Tufted Duck and 3 Pochard. Needless to say the birds were not present on the morning of the 14th and the Ring-necked Duck was back on it’s favoured lake at Staunton Harold Hall, according to the Bird Information Services.
Grey Squirrels are now very active as the weather warms up. Not a big fan of Grey Squirrel, but one did pose well for the camera. The 2 feral Red-crested Pochards are still thriving at Melbourne Pool.
