End of January birding

Hello

A little rain first thing and mostly dull but mild for the remainder.

A female Ring-necked Duck found at Thrapston Pits by Nick was today's best find...tempting to think it's the bird from Stanwick several days ago and possibly the same wintering female in the Nene Valley the last two winters?

A male Blackcap popped up again in our garden at Hanging Houghton and Ravens were vocal in the village this afternoon.

Pitsford Reservoir still hangs on to the Great Northern Diver which early this afternoon was in Catwalk Bay; a male Stonechat was between Maytrees and the Bird Club hide.

The Waxwing flock at Priors Hall, Corby had dropped back to four birds again this afternoon and four Smew (two drakes) were at Eyebrook Reservoir. The first winter drake Scaup was seen again at Hollowell Reservoir today on the east side of the reservoir and there were three Stonechats present too.

A flock of Redpolls were by the cafe in Brixworth Country Park early this afternoon and the two wintering Woodcock were seen again at Blueberry Farm, Maidwell.

There were two Great White Egrets at Summer Leys LNR today plus seventy-one Golden Plovers and a pair of Goosanders.

Regards

Neil M

Wigeon courtesy
of John Tilly.

Redwing courtesy
of John Tilly.

Kingfisher courtesy
of Robin Gossage.

Treecreeper courtesy
of Robin Gossage.