Seems like they are falling like 9-pins as after
Lemmy and Bowie we now learn of the passing of
GLEN FREY
of The Eagles, there will certainly be a welcome at the
Only a 15 minute drive from Parley, it was thought worth a short look at Blashford, across the county border into Hampshire, to make what should be a few easy additions to the Year List and maybe even bump into a familiar face or two. In the event there was no one that was known to me but a few of the more common species were showing well.
GOLDENEYE
PINTAIL
BLACK-NECKED GREBE
SLAVONIAN GREBE
were quickly added to that list while overlooking the lake known as
Ibsley Water and crossing the road to the more vegetated part of the
Reserve, it wasn't long before
were quickly added to that list while overlooking the lake known as
Ibsley Water and crossing the road to the more vegetated part of the
Reserve, it wasn't long before
SISKIN
SISKIN
BRAMBLING
LESSER REDPOLL
and
FIRECREST
were added. A short interlude saw
GOLDCREST
already seen at PCF but
already seen at PCF but
TREECREEPER
was a further addition.
was a further addition.
Crossing back into Dorset there were 2 options as far as the drive back was concerned. The one via Trickets Cross would most certainly be quicker, but in no hurry at all the Bournemouth Spur Road was the chosen option. Far slower as re-surfacing on both sides of the carriageway restricts vehicular speed to 40 m.p.h. so flicking on the cruise control this presented no problem. This would also take me close to the River Avon Causeway where rumour has it that there were plenty of birds to be seen. There were c8
GREYLAG GEESE
among a flock of more that 60 Canada Geese and also part of the show
were c13 Egyptian Geese along with a few Mallard, Wigeon and Teal.
Most spectacular of all were an estimated 200
were c13 Egyptian Geese along with a few Mallard, Wigeon and Teal.
Most spectacular of all were an estimated 200
BLACK-TAILED GODWIT
which also added to the Year List, Good Call.
A hearty welcome back to Singapore - more familiarly known to us Ol' Matelots as Singers!
A hearty welcome back to Singapore - more familiarly known to us Ol' Matelots as Singers!
