A few long-stayers still with us...

Hello

Seemingly a quieter day in the county for sightings but with a mixture of weather on the horizon this might provide some changes.

Long-stayers include the Glossy Ibis and a 'wing-tagged' Marsh Harrier at Summer Leys LNR this afternoon.

Eight European White-fronted Geese were still on Elinor Trout Lake at Thrapston Pits, the Pink-footed Goose was at Islip Meadows, three Pintail were on the Titchmarsh reserve and there were Grey Partridges in adjacent fields.

Sightings in the Brampton Valley below Hanging Houghton included a/the 'ringtail' Hen Harrier, four Bramblings, a pair of Stonechats and a Barn Owl. The Crossbills were looked for at Gamboro' Plantation but not seen.

An adult Yellow-legged Gull was again at the dam end of Pitsford Reservoir today.

Regards

Neil M

Drake Wigeon courtesy
of Neil Hasdell.

Red Kite.

Stonechat courtesy of
Robin Gossage.

First year Black-headed Gull.