Little Cressingham 0755-0945
Finally, today saw bright sunshine following several days of overcast conditions. Today, I positioned myself within an area of scrub overlooking a large area of game cover and with the light source behind me I should pick up any flying birds as well as appreciating the colours of the Finches present.
An interesting day for movements of birds. Finches comprised the
majority species with many Chaffinches (uncounted) 50+ Linnets (low
estimate) one ♀ Brambling in the small wooded pit, and a single ♂
Reed Bunting. All of these birds seen in the small wooded area
alongside the Great Cressingham Road and in the hedgerow trees, also,
occasional movements of Finches to and from the site.
I could hear the distant sound of calling Geese, a short while later a spectacular movement of 126+ Pink-footed Geese approached high from
the SW, passed directly overhead, and continued off NE. Calling
throughout the observation. The formation was a huge and strung out V, what a stunning sight.
2 Song Thrushes seen in the
top of hedgerow trees with a further 2 birds possible present. A
well watched bird (scoped) in a treetop with effort given to the
covert tips, these appeared triangular in shape, especially the
lesser coverts, thus suggesting a juvenile bird.
100+
Lapwings approached from the SW, passing directly overhead and off
NE. These birds followed the same approach and departure as the
earlier Pink-footed Geese.
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Game strip at Little Cressingham Viewed from my watchpoint overlooking the large game strip. |
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