At Cresswell today, 5 Yellow Wagtails in the field west of the hide ( report of 30 yesterday here), and 2 Grasshopper Warblers reeling near the hide, A Sedge Warbler also here. 15 Tree Sparrows at the farm. On the pond, 2 Long tailed Ducks remained, with 2 pairs of R B. Mergansers.<\/p>\n
Up to Druridge Pools and the pair of Marsh Harriers again together in the air to the north,with a pair of Buzzards. Another Grasshopper Warbler called alongside the road from almost on the ground and several Willow Warblers were singing. Swallows fed over the pools.<\/p>\n
Inland to Beacon Hill where 3 Nuthatches sang . Only 4 Willow Warblers located today in the cold conditions. A Treecreeper inspected nest cavities.<\/p>\n
A Great White Egret had been reported at Prestwick Carr and i called in on the way home. Several People had been looking without success and the bird was not seen in the time I was there.<\/p>\n
6 Avocets were at two sites today.<\/p>\n
A.S.Jack.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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