After lunch in the Badger Café at College Lake walked off to
the Octagon Hide passing the ditch and reed bed on the right and hearing
more willow warblers singing in the willows.
Nearer the hide a birder
was watching a reed warbler low down in the reeds but we didn't manage
to see it but did hear it's song showing it had moved away.
Were told a
whimbrel was showing well from the hide (another long distant
traveller passing through) and was clearly seen.
A redshank showed
really well as it walked toward the hide.
Moved on and came across this
presumably natural hybrid between a cowslip and primrose growing amongst
some cowslips.
Blackcaps also singing well and found this female on the
west side.
Back to café for cup of tea but unfortunately closed (being
after 4.00) so had an ice cream instead.
Quickly walked to the Octagon
Hide again in case the reed warbler was showing but no, not disappointed
though had good views of a female reed bunting this time in amongst (guess where....the reeds). A great day out. Stewart.
Images Copyright : Stewart Dennis.
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