It's been quite a while since I last updated the blog, so here's a post about the bird species I've seen since then.
The first new species for the year are
Red-legged and
Grey Partridges, which were seen near Rufford and at Apperknowle.
The next bird, a
Black-throated Thrush, was a 1st winter bird that has been present in Grimsby for several weeks, and is the second time I've seen since this species in Britain, the first being way back in 1997! Here's a heavily cropped record shot.
Black-throated Thrush
The two owl species,
Little and
Tawny, were both added within 24 hours of each other! The
Little Owl was seen perched in a tree in Apperknowle, whilst the
Tawny Owl was heard calling (male and female) from the bedroom.
The last three species were added today in Keithley, West Yorkshire. The
Waxwings (15 in total) were seen feeding on a Rowan tree, whilst the
Iceland Gull, a juvenile/1st winter bird, and the
Oystercatchers (2), were on
Redcar Tarn, on the outskirts of Keighley.
Waxwings
Iceland Gull
Year List update:
84 – Red-legged Partridge
85 – Grey Partridge
86 – Black-throated Thrush
87 – Little Owl
88 – Tawny Owl
89 – Waxwing
90 – Iceland Gull
91 – Oystercatcher
