Local Patch at last.

Flask of tea and biscuits/cakes plus me gear for an afternoon of watching (May 6th) started at BB where I had a pair of Mallard over, two LBB Gull low over far pond. Next drove round Trent side up to Wildsworth but only a Swallow. Then had two and a half hour at Owlet car park and only had two mins to wait before the star attraction appeared, both parents were busy feeding their brood and I was busy clicking away on the nikon plus a couple of vids. Sadly the FS had no food, it will next time. A great tit enquired if there was any room at the inn but it got short shrift when one of the adults caught it having a nose round, this made me smile! During the performance also spotted a male Blackcap, GSW, blue/great tit and a chaffinch. Well pleased I went and the entertainment was superb well worth going!

I am now realising how much I have missed going out not just for the wildlife but the fresh air etc.
Cheers
John

Am advised to get out as often as possible for my mental health, so taking every chance I get!

Carr Dyke PS: PM
Blue Tit, Feral Pigeons and Crows (plus b'flies in their section) plus an Apache chopper over.

I see the track to Butterwick Hale is now gated, most likely to stop the racers and dumpers, I won't bother anymore.

East Butterwick: PM
Swallow on wires (my first this year), Kestrel and 11 Linnets.

Sands Lane: PM
Robin, Linnet - 5, Red-leg Partridge - 2 and Yellow Wagtail - 2.

Enjoyed the fresh air and look forward to many days of watching on a regular basis, as advised.

Cheers
Max

Fantastic that you are up and about. We are still feeding at Black Bank but have reduced it a lot, no more lard smeared on the trees for the Great Spotted Woodpeckers until next winter ! The Reed Buntings are very regular and sometimes 3 of them come but always males.. On Wednesday also had Blackcap and Willow Warbler in feeding area. Feel free to put food there, it costs us a fortune what with feeding 2 foxes that come on our front garden every night.

Well finally plucked up the courage to go out for first time since last September and well pleased I did!  Was hesitant before setting off mainly due to the DP hitting last weekend, but over the days managed to rid them without ringing for help. I packed my gear up after dusting it off then made a flask of tea etc and set off to my local area.  Went to Carr Dyke and got a shock, the rough track and been sorted and is now pancake flat. Here are my sightings for the four hours I was out from 13:30 to 17:30:

Carr Dyke: Kestrel hovering.
                  Wood Pigeon - 12
                  Mallard - 1pair.

Laughton (boulders):  Robin - 3, Blackbird - 2, Greylag - 3.

Owlet Woods car park:  
GSW
Coal Tit - 2
Blue Tit - 5
Great/Blue & LT Tits
Chaffinches
Robin - 3
Dunnock - 1 pair flirting
Nuthatch - 2

Black Bank 16:45 - 17:30:
Kestrel
Crows & Rooks
Tufted Duck - 1 pair
Reed Bunting - 2m on feeders (surprised to see them)
Dunnock - 2 flirting
Robin - 2
Chaffinch - 3
Jackdaw
Blackbird
Great/Blue/LT & Coal Tit one of each
Pheasant - 5 (3m 2f)
Wood Pigeon
Greylag - 11
One poss pfg didn't have scope.

A most enjoyable and thoroughly enjoyed the change of scenery and getting fresh air in me lungs for a change! Looking forward to next trip, soon!

Kind regards

John aka Max