Diver in the murk

Hello

Yesterday's Red-throated Diver was still at Ravensthorpe Reservoir today providing great views at times in murky and sometimes wet conditions.

The wintering Black-necked Grebe appeared in the vicinity of Moulton Grange Bay at Pitsford Reservoir this afternoon, this bird has changed it's behaviour since a huge rise in water levels and travels the length of expansive water between the causeway and dam. Two Yellow-legged Gulls were also at the dam-end of the reservoir this afternoon.

The drake Smew was still at Clifford Hill Pits today and birds in the Brampton Valley below Hanging Houghton included two Bramblings, a Barn Owl and the pair of Stonechats.

A Raven was at Harrington Airfield, two Crossbills were seen in flight at Wakerley Wood, again by a seat next to an oak tree along the main track about three quarters of a mile from the car park. A Grey Wagtail and ten Siskins were along the Billing Brook at Fishponds Road, Little Billing today.

Regards

Neil M

The adult Red-throated Diver
at Ravensthorpe Reservoir today
courtesy of Chris Gibbs.