Tuesday, 10 November 2015

Brading marsh NR

With a great white egret and short eared owl being seen there recently, a trip there seemed a good option to hopefully see two species I haven't had good views for a while. However, strong winds meant very little was showing. A marsh harrier provided most of the entertainment, otherwise v quiet.



Brading wigeon winter flock - though still exceptionally mild for November


Looks like the st caths pipit I had recently was more than likely a water pipit - a good record of much scarcer pipit. These shots show a classic rock pipit hanging about the needles battery.

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