Swanpool/Boultham mere 27/09.

Andy Sims · **Posted:** Sun Sep 27, 2015 12:50 pm

A foggy morning on the patch and when I arrived at the mere visibility was only about 100 metres. As the fog began to clear I was amazed to see 4 adult Avocets asleep in the shallow area opposite the hide. This is only the 2nd record for the patch, following on from the bird I had on the 25th August.
Also present
1 female Pintail, 1st record for the year.
1 Kingfisher.
1 Reed Warbler.
1 Little Egret.
9 Cormorants.
Shoveler, Gadwall, Teal & Mallard (not counted due to poor visibility at east end of mere).

Andy Sims · **Posted:** Sun Sep 27, 2015 4:03 pm

4 Avocets still present this afternoon, feeding actively despite the loud music being blasted out from nearby.
No sign of this mornings Pintail.

Andy Sims · **Posted:** Mon Sep 28, 2015 4:47 pm

The female Pintail is still present today.

Andy Sims · **Posted:** Tue Sep 29, 2015 7:37 pm

2 female Pintail at the mere today. Also 39 Shoveler, 38 Gadwall, 12 Teal, 2 Pochard & 1 Tufted Duck and 13 Wigeon flew over.

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Swanpool/Boultham mere 27/09.

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