A large flock of Rooks kept flying up off the hillside
Wigeon and Coot
Rooks on the hillside
There were lots of Lapwings and Coots, a few Cormorants
Three Goldeneyes just taking off from Lemonroyd Lake, they flew onto the Main Lake
Mute Swans
Robin
Reed Bunting
Grey Heron
This spot seems to belong to the Heron, i've seen several photos from others of it in exactly the same place over the past couple of weeks!
We stayed as it got dusk hoping (along with several others) to see a Short-eared Owl that had been hunting over the hillside the past few days but it didn't appear. We did see a Buzzard, Kestrel and Peregrine as we waited though.
Such a spectacular concentration of Rooks. It took me the longest time ever to get a decent picture of a Rook. I think they have been persecuted by humans for so long they have every reason to be wary. Kudos to you for your long walk. You will be fit, slim, trim and lovely. But then you probably already were!
ReplyDeleteThere were a lot of them, there's a small flock that hang about in my local supermarket car park, making short work of any dropped food, they are a lot bolder around people. Ah thank you! I do enjoy a good long walk!
DeleteA nice long walk and lots of rewards along the way. I think birds are like us seeing that Heron in the same spot he has his favorite patch and that's where he enjoys spending his time. Is that your fam in the photo?
ReplyDeleteYes you could be right re the Heron! It is :)
DeleteThat was a long walk Pam! especially in the cold! but you saw some super birds. I've just been reading an article in last month's Birdwatching magazine about how Grey Herons spend so much time lounging about!
ReplyDeleteWe did sit down a couple of times, for lunch etc but not for too long as I don't want to get back up!! I've still got most of the Birdwatching magazine to read but they do seem to stand around a lot......
DeleteWhat a super long walk you had. It is funny how grey herons seem to chose a place where they feel safe and stay there for long periods of time:)
ReplyDeleteIt was a good day, I enjoy the walking!
DeleteGreat to get out while you can as this past week has been , shall we say has been PANTS ! .
ReplyDeleteNice selection of birds, still would like to see a golden eye properly. And it's can be surprising how far you walk when looking at the birds.
Amanda xx
Oh it's just miserable at the moment isn't it, it never seems to be quite daylight.
DeleteI've only ever seen Goldeneye from a distance, beautiful ducks to see though. Yes you seem to go that bit further just to see what else you can see and when it's a nice place to be walking too..... x