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| Author: | Freddy Johnson [ Sat Feb 25, 2012 7:39 pm ] |
| Post subject: | 7 Smew at Rutland Water - Sat 25th Feb |
Having enjoyed watching the 2 drake Smew at Kirkby- on- Bain yesterday, I thought I would visit Rutland Water today (Sat) where up to 31 Smew have been recorded during February (12th). The numbers have been steadily decreasing since, but I still managed to connect with 7 today (morning/early afternoon).........the most recent reports have all been in single figures. There was just one redhead from Shoveler Hide but 6 Smew (3 drakes and 3 redheads) from Lapwing Hide.....the furthest hide from the Visitor Centre (phew !) Other highlights included : 4 Bewick's Swans..from the Visitor Centre (long-staying birds) Plus : Green Sandpiper Little Egret 50+ Goldeneye. A most enjoyable walk around in pleasant weather. I called in at Kirkby-on-Bain on the way home to Bracebridge Heath in the hope of connecting again with the 2 drake Smew and the White Stork...as per yesterday. (see Lincs Bird Reports). Freddy |
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| Author: | Chris Grimshaw [ Wed Feb 29, 2012 8:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 7 Smew at Rutland Water - Sat 25th Feb |
Had an afternoon off from decorating and followed in the footsteps of Freddie. The Bewick Swans were still in front of the visitor centre along with a pair of Goosander I counted six Smew. Two males and four females in the same location. There were good numbers of Dunlin (65) Green Sandpiper 1 Curlew 5 Ringed Plover 5 Kingfisher 1 Lots od Gadwall (1000?) A pair of Avocet were on the reserve but I didn't have time to go and see them Approximately 20 Little Egret were scattered around the reseve |
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