Archive for March 1st, 2005

1st March 2005, Tuesday

Recent highlights

2 Bittern and 18 Little Egret at the Bittern Viewpoint this morning
5 Pintail at the Wader Pool, flying off over Flat Beach
1 Red Throated Diver flew past Lime Kiln this afternoon

Recent highlights have included regular Merlin at Harbour Farm, along with the smaller Corn Bunting flock of only 60+. Short Eared Owl also sighted at Harbour Farm.
Drake Smew at Castle Water with 21 Scaup.
drake Smew at Castle Water
Lapwings and Ringed Plovers now displaying on the Beach Reserve.

1st March 2005, Tuesday

Canada Goose hybrid

I was interested to see Cliff Dean’s image of a hybrid Canada Goose X Greylag Goose? at Pett Level on 26th February. I also saw and photographed this bird at Scotney Pit on 12th January 2005.
David Walker