Warnham NR near Horsham
A rare treat today when Sue joined me for a half day stint. We met up with friends Andrew and Kevin for a 1 hour trip to Warnham NR at Horsham. Our target bird was the Mealy Redpoll.
Within half an hour we achieved our goal, even if we had to deliberate some before being sure of our ID. It was at the feeders by the Woodpecker Hide and was feeding alongside the more common Lesser Redpolls. As we were only 5-10 metres away and the lighting was good, the photographers had a field day.
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| Mealy Redpoll Library picture only |
It goes without saying that this was a "lifer" for all of us.
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| Male and female Lesser Redpoll Library picture only |
Mealy Redpoll
Lesser Redpoll
Nuthatch
Greenfinch
Dunnock
Chaffinch
Great-spotted Woodpecker
Robin
Wren
Coal Tit (10)
Moorhen
Blackbird
Goldfinch
Reed Bunting
Magpie
Pheasant
Tufted Duck
Black-headed Gull
Herring Gull
Cormorant (20)
Coot
Hen Harrier (male - on way home at Ashdown Forest 3.30 to 3.40)
Today's species count = 22
New Addition to Life list of UK Birds:
Mealy Redpoll (243)
Additions to 2014 Year List of UK Birds:
Mealy Redpoll (137)
Lesser Redpoll (138)
Nuthatch (139)
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