Bromham Lake LNR

Tues - Had another go at the same end of the site. 12 new birds this time.
3 male Robin (1x 5 & 2x 6's), 1 Dunno male, a pair of Lotti ( a B3 for her but no nest search today), a pair of Bluti (she a 5 and probably in egg, by her weight), a male Blaca, 2 male Chiff and our first new White of the season (see pic of the 5M, above)











One of the Robins, a 6, had lost all 3 anterior claws on the left leg (see pic)

We always love the colour of Chiffies' feet.










Here's the first bird of the day.


A Wilwa was singing by net 1, but never descended to our level. Will try again next week.

A wishful Comte (no raft this year) sat on the overhead wires for a 'buzz'.

Bromham Lake LNR

Went and had another look at this site, now that a bit of greenery is showing.

These two pix are of the area along the less well used path, at the wetter ground nearest the railway (on the old tip). This looks ideal for Nettle Peggy, Gropper and Yommer.


This is the 'Willow' area tucked away at the back of the lake. This is where the feeding station was/is, but it needs a few racks opening up again - shouldn't be a long job (with the Etesia). Being away from the public, it might turn up something, including Yaffle.

Update

Friday 13th - checked out Harrold-Odell for ringing demonstration (net) sites in the reserve bit. Ed Burnett was not around, so couldn't confirm this area or the arrangements for Sunday April 26th. Might also have to do the last of the Cormorant and Heron pulli on the island.

Friday 13th - checked out Bromham LNR for future net sites (need to know where they used to be); looks good for Whitethroats and possibly Gropper. Caught a few birds up the road in the Ranger's garden over coffee and caught 1 of 2 male Yellowhammer.

Saturday 14th - Went to Priory. Ed and I first filled the feeders in the Rough for the last time this winter and cleared the rides of 'grot'. We then looked at what work is needed in the 'long hedge' and where to put to put the nets in April. Also discussed a possible 'whoosh' siting.
Then we had a look at the 'crescent' which will possibly be used for the demonstration in July.

On our walkabout, we saw three Little Egberts on 'lilypads' before they flew off.