JDog Posted April 12, 2021 Report Share Posted April 12, 2021 This morning in order to cheer myself up after seeing the effects of a -3 degree frost on Hydrangea and Clematis buds I travelled to the Far Ings nature reserve in the shadow of the Humber bridge. Without leaving the car I saw numerous Sand martins, a few House martins and a pair of Greylags with a brood of five goslings. The Holy Grail is a Bittern and after hearing one booming I walked on and found one on the edge of some reed beds taking in the sun. It was no more than 50m away. Chetti's warblers were everywhere and after hearing ten or so I saw my first one. Thereafter I saw loads. Another one to look for was a Bearded tit and I managed to see one skulking in the reeds before I left. This is a great place for anyone remotely interested in birds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted April 12, 2021 Report Share Posted April 12, 2021 thats nice................be even better tomorrow ...should be 10 or 11 degs... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickeydredd Posted April 12, 2021 Report Share Posted April 12, 2021 Sounds like a fine way to spend a morning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted April 12, 2021 Report Share Posted April 12, 2021 Brilliant. Saw my first Chiff Chaff yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted April 12, 2021 Report Share Posted April 12, 2021 Hello, that looks a nice place to visit Jd , I know what you mean by morning blues !!!!, I just bought my self a Monocular and will try out at some local nature reserve , 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twenty Posted April 12, 2021 Report Share Posted April 12, 2021 4 hours ago, JDog said: This morning in order to cheer myself up after seeing the effects of a -3 degree frost on Hydrangea and Clematis buds I travelled to the Far Ings nature reserve in the shadow of the Humber bridge. Without leaving the car I saw numerous Sand martins, a few House martins and a pair of Greylags with a brood of five goslings. The Holy Grail is a Bittern and after hearing one booming I walked on and found one on the edge of some reed beds taking in the sun. It was no more than 50m away. Chetti's warblers were everywhere and after hearing ten or so I saw my first one. Thereafter I saw loads. Another one to look for was a Bearded tit and I managed to see one skulking in the reeds before I left. This is a great place for anyone remotely interested in birds. Does the Bittern breed there JDog ? Males can mate with 4 or 5 females per season if they are available, with each female producing 4/5 eggs . They are amber listed now, with an estimated 80 breeding males in the UK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted April 12, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2021 16 minutes ago, twenty said: Does the Bittern breed there JDog ? Males can mate with 4 or 5 females per season if they are available, with each female producing 4/5 eggs . They are amber listed now, with an estimated 80 breeding males in the UK. 3 pairs have bred for the last three years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dead eye alan Posted April 13, 2021 Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 Pleased you got out and saw so much variety, I'm not absolutely sure but I think I saw my first swallow yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yod dropper Posted April 13, 2021 Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 A Bittern is a rare thing indeed and a real treat. I've been mainly enjoying the skylarks. They're doing well on some fields near mine but I fear some dog walkers don't help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsh man Posted April 13, 2021 Report Share Posted April 13, 2021 11 hours ago, yod dropper said: A Bittern is a rare thing indeed and a real treat. I've been mainly enjoying the skylarks. They're doing well on some fields near mine but I fear some dog walkers don't help. Bittern's are rare but if you spend a bit of time around the nature trail on Hickling Broad you will stand a good chance of seeing one and possibly hearing the boom it makes . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robertt Posted April 14, 2021 Report Share Posted April 14, 2021 Have heard bittern at Leighton Moss but alas never seen one. Fishing a couple of weeks ago and saw Great Grey Shrike. Baffled me a bit till I saw its beak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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