Monday 25 August 2014

Old Moor Nocturnal Report - Sunday 24th August

Mere - Shelduck 1 juv, Common Sandpiper 2.

Field Pool - Barnacle Goose 1, Wigeon 2.

Main Marsh - Lapwing 600+, Golden Plover 1, Green Sandpiper 4, Greenshank 1, Dunlin 1, Black Tailed Godwit 15, Snipe 1, Peregrine 1, Barn Owl 1, Green Woodpecker 2, Kingfisher 1, LBB Gull 1, Swift 1, Swallow/Sand Martin 500+.

Roost in willows on Willow Pool - Grey Heron 2, Cormorant c15, Little Egret 19.

The Little Egrets came in as follows tonight - 1 at 18.46, 2 at 19.55, 3 at 19.57, 3 at 19.59, 1 at 20.03, 1 at 20.05, 1 at 20.06, 1 at 20.09, 3 at 20.16, 1 at 20.20 and finally 2 at 20.43. 12 birds came in from up the valley and 7 from down the valley. Interestingly nearly all (17) of the Egrets were in by 20.20 whereas on Saturday night none were in by this time, thanks to John and Jim for info. This difference was probably weather related as it was dark early due to black clouds.

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