Monday, 14 February 2022
Scilly meets Northwich, Feb 2022
Saturday, 12 February 2022
North Wales 11th February 2022
A last minute day out in sunshine, but freezing cold.
Clocaenog: Excellent views of at least five Goshawks displaying. Crossbills and Siskins. Good views of the annual Great Grey Shrike.
GG Shrike and Hawfich. The views were better, honest. |
Llanrhychwyn: a superb male Hawfinch, with both Merlin and Red Kite over whilst waiting.
Colwyn Bay: Fading light. Lots of Common Scoter but no Surf. Long-tailed Ducks, Red-throated Diver, common auks, Red-breasted Merganser.
Thursday, 3 February 2022
Gulling, Northants, 2nd February 2022
I don’t spend enough time looking at gulls, so definitely remain firmly camped with the relative novices. I suspect that’s mainly because there’s nowhere local that a diverse range of gulls is easily accessible. Today I managed a couple of hours near Lilbourne in Northants after a work meeting. A roadside pool, beautifully positioned adjacent to the busy A5 and an enormous construction site.
Despite the surroundings I was pleased to find an adult Caspian Gull, plus a few other candidates and head scratchers.