30/11/2014 Swanbourne Lake and the Burgh. Short-eared Owl and Red Kites!

Sunday 30th November 2014
Swanbourne Lake then the Burgh
Paul and the Group

Spent a lovely day out with Paul and the group, starting at Swanbourne Lake then walking round the perimeter of the WWT site before finishing up on the Burgh.  Weather conditions were overcast but dry; conditions underfoot were muddy, making it a wellies job in the main.

The highlights included some excellent views of the Mandarin Ducks on the lake, a smashing view of the Long-eared Owl as it flew past us on the Burgh and the wonderful sight of at least 10 Red Kites enjoying their afternoon flight on the downs.






Today's Species List:
Mute Swan
Bewick's Swan
Gadwall
Mallard
Pochard
Tufted Duck
Mandarin Duck
Grey Partridge
Pheasant
Little Grebe   (10)
Red Kite
Sparrowhawk
Buzzard
Kestrel
Water Rail (heard)
Moorhen
Coot
Common Gull
Black-headed Gull
Woodpigeon   (20)
 Collared Dove
Short-eared Owl
Magpie
Jackdaw
Carrion Crow
Raven
Goldcrest
Great Tit
Blue Tit
Long-tailed Tit   (30)
Skylark
Cetti's Warbler   (heard)
Wren
Nuthatch
Treecreeper
Starling
Blackbird
Fieldfare
Redwing
Song Thrush   (40)
Robin
Dunnock
House Sparrow
Grey Wagtail
Chaffinch
Goldfinch
Bullfinch
Corn Bunting
Reed Bunting