Yesterday I decided to take a look at the birdlife in our local Williamson Park and ended up giving the place a good three hours.
I have little idea of the history of the birds of this park, whether or not anyone regularly - or even occasionally - monitors the park these days I've no idea. Today I had about 20 sightings of Blackbird, but a phone conversation later with a birder having more experience than yours truly on such matters indicated in excess of 60 pairs of Blackbird recorded here in the 1980's.
Great-spotted Woodpecker Warren Baker
I took notes of all other species I saw in the three hours which included, a Great-spotted Woodpecker, at least 4 Nuthatch, a 'few' Redwing, 2 Song Thrush, Mistle Thrush, Coal Tit, Blue Tit, Great Tit, Long-tailed Tit, a Goldcrest, Robin, Chaffinch, 6 Magpie, and a Sparrowhawk. The biggest surprise was of a lone Little Grebe on the old Moor Hospital reservoir below Fenham Carr.
Autumn In The Park. Pete Woodruff.
Some excellent autumnal photo opportunities in the park at the moment....
Leaf Litter. Pete Woodruff.
....'clik the pik' and you can read the info board at the top too. Thanks for the female GSW Warren....Excellent.
ah the leaves of fall
ReplyDeleteDistinct lack of Blackbirds on my patch at the moment Pete, may be due to the lack of hedgerow berries, those having been flailed to bits!
ReplyDeletePete. A nice change for you with a ramble around Williamson Park.Good sightings too and a couple of lovely Autumnal shots from you camera.Take care.
ReplyDeleteGood to see some of your own pics, Pete!
ReplyDeleteI hope the weather will improve for you in England!...
It has been quite dull here too, except for today!
Cheers and keep well!
That Grebe has gripped me off !! Grrrrr.
ReplyDeleteAdam/Warren/Brian/Noushka....hanks for looking in and making a comment.
ReplyDeleteRay....Thanks also for looking in and making your comment....but think you need to see the doctor!