Extremely wind swept on the Fens today, with sleet at times, though a few spells of sunshine. Highlights-
02/03/2015
Wath Lane area South Hykeham Grey Partridge 5+ Little Owl 2 (18:30)
Aubourn estate Buzzard 3 Sparrowhawk 1 Skylark 11 Kestrel 2 Meadow Pipit c20 Yellowhammer 15+ Reed Bunting 6
Blackmoor Bridge Wigeon 200 + Gadwall 9 Teal 42 + Shoveler 5 Buzzard 4 Oystercatcher 1 Golden Plover 18, plus 16 over Lapwing c75 Stock Dove 3 Kingfisher 1 (drain adjacent to Blackmoor Road) Kestrel 1 Sadly, also, a long dead Kestrel beside Blackmoor Road (not wearing a ring)
Bassingham Fen Lane area Buzzard 1 Golden Plover 6 Kestrel 2 Skylark 6+ Reed Bunting 12+
Regards,
Ben.
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