Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Mixenden Res and Stodfold

I tried the Vis Mig watchpoint this morning but it was impossible in the strong blustery wind so I headed down into the valley where there were lots of birds trying to find shelter and food behind the small trees and in the gullies.
1 Whinchat
3 Stonechats
c100 Swallows, mainly young birds
c150 House Martins
c 300 Meadow Pipits
28 alba Wagtails
1 Sand Martin over the reservoir
1 Chiff-chaff with a brief burst of song in the shelter of Mixenden plantation

2 comments:

Nick Carter said...

2 Wheatears above Fly Flatts this morning Dave as I drove to work

Brian Sumner . said...

A good count given the conditions Dave, hopefully the wind is on its way now.