Thursday, 25 March 2010

North Bucks Birding Today with Simon Nichols

A fairly relaxed work morning meant the following highlights

SSNR 2 OYSTERCATCHERS on the newly created shingle island

Willen Lake North 19 Shoveler , 2 Goldeneye, 15 Teal , 1 CHIFFCHAFF singing near the Sewage works

Broughton Building site ( near Kingston ) 10+ Skylarks , 1 Male NORTHERN WHEATEAR

Broughton Grounds 348 (!) Golden Plovers , 20+ Lapwing, 1 CHIFFCHAFF singing Manor Farm 3 redhead Goosanders , 1 GREEN SANDPIPER

Broughton Building site ( near Kingston ) (2nd Visit) 2 NORTHERN WHEATEARS (Male and Female) , 3 Reed Buntings , 1 CHIFFCHAFF (seen, not heard)

Willen lake South The continuing female RED CRESTED POCHARD