So, last week; I had another failed attempt for a Lesser Spotted Woodpecker on Thursday, back at Rufford Country Park, with Carl C, before a meeting. Again, no joy, but 2 Hawfinches and a Marsh Tit were in evidence.
Saturday was a morning of patching before hockey; my first patch Oystercatcher of the year was on Mons Pool, whilst other stuff at Collingham included 2 Curlew, Green Sandpiper, 5 Redshank, Goosander and Kingfisher.
Windy conditions on Sunday made birding a bit tricky, but I kicked up my 4th and 5th patch Woodcocks of the year at Besthorpe Warren. There were 7 Whooper Swans on Meering Fields, but no sign of the 2 Bewick's there, or along Trent Lane at Besthorpe.
In conclusion, the pre-spring doldrums continue. I'm looking forward to hearing my first Chiffchaff...
I will see first Brimstone and hear first chiff chaff on same day I think...what did I say? 16th March I think it was
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