Reports, with Bird Lists, of our Meetings, Walks and Outings

In Brian's absence, Gerry Studd was leader for the walk. 

The usual ducks were viewed from the Visitor Centre viewpoint, along with distant Red-crested Pochard and a Peregrine Falcon.  The lake was partially frozen, with Mallards and Black-headed Gulls on the ice.

After some discussion, we set off anti-clockwise. Three Bullfinch were found in the bushes on the south-west side.

From the western corner we saw a Crow trying to steal food from the Peregrine.  After several provocations, the Peregrine chased the Crow around the lake for a few laps, then let it escape.  The Peregrine returned to finish its meal in peace.

The eastern field was searched for Yellowhammer but none were sighted.

Then back to the Visitor Centre for coffee and cake.

Quite nice weather really - fairly hot when the sun was out but it did turn a bit chilly towards the end!

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