Today I paid a visit to the bude marshes, a usual hotbed of bird activity this time of year. It all stated quite well with a tiny goldcrest appearing in a tree just inches from where I was standing. However going to the main lake the views where not so good, just a few small teal flocks, about 5-6 lapwing, and a small flock of widgeon. Usually the lake is filed with these species. We carried on around the marshes and saw a small flock of lapwing and oystercatcher.
The main marshland however was deserted, not a single bird on it, well one buzzard and 2 magpies. Usually there are so many migrant birds here that wherever you place your binoculars you are pretty much guaranteed to see a few birds. But nothing today.
Another oddity was fresh new shoots appearing within the marshes.
By now at this time of year redwings are everywhere but as yet I have yet to see a single one.
Nature seems to be a bit out of sync down here at the bottom of the country. What the rest of the U.K is like I don't know.
It will be interesting to see what the coming weeks and months bring our way.
Sorry for the lack of pictures but there was nothing to snap.
The main marshland however was deserted, not a single bird on it, well one buzzard and 2 magpies. Usually there are so many migrant birds here that wherever you place your binoculars you are pretty much guaranteed to see a few birds. But nothing today.
Another oddity was fresh new shoots appearing within the marshes.
By now at this time of year redwings are everywhere but as yet I have yet to see a single one.
Nature seems to be a bit out of sync down here at the bottom of the country. What the rest of the U.K is like I don't know.
It will be interesting to see what the coming weeks and months bring our way.
Sorry for the lack of pictures but there was nothing to snap.
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