Monday, 21 September 2020

Buckenham Marsh 20th September

 A very productive early afternoon visit during my work break saw good numbers of waders with 400+ Lapwings, 1 Black-tailed Godwit, 6+ Ruff, and a single Dunlin on the scrape.  Several Wigeon were seen on or close to water and on the grazing marsh Greylags and a pair of Barnacle Geese were present.

At least 2 Hobby were soaring high overhead, and at least 3 Kestrels were having a bad time being harassed by Crows

Kestrel male receiving unwanted attention from a Rook at Buckenham Marsh 20th Sept

Visible Migration: My highlight for this visit was a single Turtle Dove which flew right past me, over the marsh, and off in a more or less southerly heading.  What an absolute treat to see an actual passage bird.  Also seen on the move was 2 Siskins, again, over in a southerly heading, these were probably recently arrived continental birds