Review of the week 2

Got the outdoor bug now so decided to hit the dales.....

Explored a new spot near Masham and was not disappointed Great crested grebe and a stunning Red Kite.

Four seasons in two days...Only in England!!!

Could not believe the change in the weather in 24 hours we go from 5 inches of snow to green grass.
Only in England eh!

How can we go from this (above) to this (below)

 

Came across a large flock of mixed birds which included the following Bullfinch, Chaffinch, Blue Tit, Reed Bunting, Greenfinch, Yellow Hammer ,Brambling, Great Tit, Dunnock, What an odd mix I can only assume that they were gathering together to keep warm. Still stacks of Rooks Crows and Jackdaws and a monster flock of wood pigeon.

 

  



Can you spot the pyrrhula pyrrhula?

 

The LDV is a magical area and I have stopped trying to second guess what might happen down here.

 

 

Yesterday this area was just Ice today its like a large lake Wigeon, Teal, Pochard, Shovelor, Shelduck, and loads of Whoopers. Grey lags and Canadas's in big numbers as were tufted duck, and Mallard.

 



 

 

and the mystery bird?????/

 

 

 

Will be back out for more tomorrow.