Our Field Meeting this month was across Walland Marsh with the following birds recorded.
Mute Swan, Bewick’s Swan, Whooper Swan, Greylag Goose, Canada Goose, Egyptian Goose, Gadwall, Mallard, Shoveler, Tufted Duck, Goldeneye, Pheasant, Wood Pigeon, Collared Dove, Moorhen, Lapwing, Golden Plover, Curlew, Dunlin, Redshank, Black-headed Gull, Common Gull, Herring Gull, Lesser Black-backed Gull, Greater Black-backed Gull, Great Northern Diver, Cormorant, Grey Heron, Little Egret, Buzzard, Marsh Harrier, Kingfisher, Kestrel, Magpie, Jackdaw, Rook, Carrion Crow, Blue Tit, Cetti’s Warbler, Long-tailed Tit, Wren, Starling, Redwing, Blackbird, Fieldfare, Robin, Tree Sparrow, House Sparrow, Chaffinch, and Yellowhammer.
In addition, the escaped male Cape Shelduck, though seen cannot really be counted in our wild bird list.
Wishing you all a Happy Christmas and best wishes for the New Year,
