to show the amount of passerines buzzing around.
Ogden 1445 hrs
A quick check of the water which only held the usual sp. so up to Back Lane plantation.
Back Lane plantation 1500 1550 hrs.
The area was heaving with pre roost birds very mobile flying around in large mixed groups before eventually dropping deep into the plantation.
The Pine cone harvest is poor this time on the western outer fringe of the plantation but enough to pull in some Crossbills and with the amount of passerines showing in the area I,m sure we,ll get some local records . Till then they,ll have to be put on hold with Waxwings and Snow Buntings.
Estimated count
Chaffinch..................150
Goldfinch..................100
Siskin.........................30
Brambling..................20
Goldcrest....................5
Mistle Thrush.............7
Magpie......................16
Pheasant....................14
Little Owl...................2
Tawny Owl.................1 heard only
Snipe...........................1
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