Tuesday, 20 January 2009

Tits and Finches at Big Waters 18/1/09

I have noticed that long-tailed tits are becoming more common. I saw 4 in my garden, 5 at Big Waters and 1 in my garden yesterday. Also, I went to Big Waters (again) and saw a goldfinch at the feeding station. On numerous occasions, I have seen siskin at Big Waters and today I saw a goosander from the hide but it dived to quick for a photo. Also there was 7 snipe, 34 greylags, loads of teal, wigeon, mallard and tree sparrows. Unfortunately, no sign of the sparrowhawk or woodpecker but, although we missed it, a man said that there had been a kingfisher right in front of the hide.
Siskin
Goldfinch
Long-Tailed Tit