Arrived mid afternoon, had a chat with a pal at Far Ings, told me a Scaup and a Little Gull had been seen in the vicinity. Was hoping to see Barton's most famous resident, was told he was here, but our paths never met.
Far Ings
Smew [drake] - 1 at northern end
Goldeneye [drake] - 1 keeping Smew company
Tawny Owl - 1 [heard]
GSW - 1
Grey Heron - 1
Sparrowhawk - 1
Cormorant - 5
Long-tailed Tit - 12
Mistle Thrush - 2
Little Grebe - 11
Plus Tufted Duck, Gadwall, Pochard, Teal, Mallard, Blue and Great Tit, Collared Dove, Black-headed Gull, Common Gull and LBB Gull, House Sparrow and Magpie.
Chowder Ness
Redshank - 5
Curlew - 11
Shelduck
Golden Plover - c200 [over]
Sparrowhawk - 1
Lapwing - 60
Worlaby Carrs: 16.15 x 16.50
Kestrel - 1
Barn Owl - 1 [ it came into view near the drain and we drove slowly along road while it looked for food, just before we got to railway, I stopped and saw it's eyes in headlights in the grass. It took off with something in its talons, magic! ]
M180 On way to Barton.
Buzzard - 1
with Pete Johnson