Spent 4hrs (5am – 9am Sunday) from the Sky tower, in the attempt to see the again ‘reported’ Purple Heron. Thought most likely it would afford flight views.
No Sign, again, in a very observant watch.!!!
Other Birds:
GW Egret- 1 briefly in dead tree.
Grey Heron – several going to and fro with at least 2 channel hopping at the back of Lillians. All Adults
Spoonbill – 2 flew in, did a couple of Laps of the reserve, then came down near Lower hide at 7.30, flew back at 07.48 and dropped into one of the channels at back of Lillians before heading towards Saltmarsh at 08.54.
Bittern – 1 flew in from direction of Grisedale and dropped into the reeds to right of tower at 07.50, again in flight at 08.46.
Little Egret – 16 over
Marsh Harrier – 2F & 2M, also a Juv looking bird constantly perched.
Bearded Tit – 1F, 2p, 1M
Pochard – F+1y
RB Merg – 2 over
& 4hrs of Stock dove Singing!!
