March 2011
46 species so far this monthSlavonian Grebe
Great Crested Grebe
Cormorant
Dark-bellied Brent Goose
Shelduck
Red-breasted Merganser
Buzzard
Sparrowhawk
Oystercatcher
Black-headed Gull
Mediterranean Gull >
Common Gull
Herring Gull >
Great Black-backed Gull
Sandwich Tern >
Guillemot
Wood Pigeon
Collared Dove
Green Woodpecker
Great Spotted Woodpecker
Meadow Pipit
Pied Wagtail
Wren
Dunnock >
Robin
Blackbird
Song Thrush
Blackcap
Chiffchaff
Willow Warbler
Goldcrest
Long-tailed Tit
Blue Tit >
Great Tit
Magpie
Jackdaw >
Rook
Carrion Crow
Raven
Starling
House Sparrow >
Chaffinch >
Greenfinch
Goldfinch >
Siskin
March Highlights
March 28th - The first Sandwich Terns flew over Smallmouth where nearby there was a record number of 5 Shelduck. A pair of Ravens flew low over the trees at Rodwell and at Newstead Road the first Willow Warbler of the year was singing.
March 21st - Not quite on the trail but a Merlin over Ferrybridge was a good record.
March 14th - Buzzard and Sparrowhawk at Rodwell, also Green Woodpecker calling.
March 1st - Pheasant on the shore at Downclose Embankment - a new bird for the trail. Also a Buzzard at Sandsfoot Castle.
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