Six Abington Nature Watch members enjoyed a sunny but chilly visit to RSPB Ouse Washes on Saturday 24th February. A good variety of duck and other waterbird species were seen, as well as two large flocks of Whooper Swan, probably totalling more than 800 birds, mostly in fields adjacent to the reserve. At the Visitor Centre, the feeders attracted large numbers of Chaffinch and Goldfinch, as well as Tree Sparrow, Reed Bunting, and one or two Lesser Redpoll and Brambling. A thoroughly enjoyable and rewarding morning!
The full list of the 47 bird species recorded is:
The full list of the 47 bird species recorded is:
Barry B and Andy M took some photos -
of Whooper Swans:
of Whooper Swans:
Whooper Swans, with Tufted Duck in foreground
Tufted Duck
Great Crested Grebe
And some of Tree Sparrows (as well as House Sparrows!)
Tree Sparrow - brown cap, and white cheek with black patch
Tree Sparrows
House Sparrow (left) and Tree Sparrow (right)
House Sparrow
Pied Wagtail
Lesser Redpoll - female
Cormorant 'wing-drying' and Canada Goose
Ely Cathedral across the 'washes'
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