Sunday, 12 April 2020

Reed Warblers

Another clear, calm morning produced a couple of surprises in the form of a calling Tawny Owl and an unseasonal Snipe flushed at Hackney Marshes. Reed Warblers have now returned with at least five singing between Hackney Marshes and Passage House, where waders included 13 Oystercatchers, three Common Sandpipers and a Greenshank. Elsewhere a pair of Stonechats were on the racecourse and seven House Martins were circling over Fore Street in Kingsteignton. Robin recorded another Red Kite over the town during the afternoon.

Butterflies on the wing today included Holly Blue, Orange-tip and Peacock (photo).


Late news for Thursday - Laurie was able to take a closer look at the geese at Teigngrace and confirmed that the possible White-fronted Goose is in fact a hybrid, probably a Greylag x Swan Goose.

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