Hello
Most of the bird news is repeats of previous days as we enjoy a warm spell of weather.
At Stanford Reservoir today the two Cuckoos were still present plus a Hobby and a Cetti's Warbler.
At Pitsford Reservoir an Osprey put in an appearance again north of the causeway this morning, as viewed from the Bird Club hide.
A Bittern at Ravensthorpe Reservoir this evening was an excellent record and it is debatable as to whether this might be a wandering non-breeding bird or an individual dispersing after breeding.
The Earls Barton New Workings/Whiston Wetlands was still productive with a Great White Egret, two Shelducks, about thirty Lapwings and at least five Avocets. This has easily been the best spring ever in the county for Avocet records.
Regards
Neil M
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| Lapwing chicks. |
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| Painted Lady butterfly. |
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| Little Egret. |
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| This Grass Snake had eaten something rather substantial! Images courtesy of Tony Stanford. |
2 comments:
Hi,
Where is the best place to see/hear a Bittern in Northamptonshire please?
Unfortunately there is nowhere in Northamptonshire where it easy to see a Bittern. However this year there have been regular sightings at Summer Leys LNR and the Titchmarsh Reserve at Thrapston Pits, most observers seeing these birds from the hides on these Wildlife Trust BCN reserves. Best of luck!
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