It was within 20-30 yards of the Herons but never more than a couple from the reed bed
7 September 2010 at 13:54
With the wind from the south east, Shibdon seemed a decent bet since the area at the hide end of the pond would be sheltered. There were about a dozen Snipe feeding with this one posing. Those markings are spectacular.
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This group were just to the right of the hide
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A Water Rail wandered past, for a few yards then took flight for the reeds
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Grey Heron sheltered at the foot of the reed belt
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Greenshank, Little Egret, Green Sandpiper, Shoveler, Redshank were also present.Although I was quite certain that I had seen the Spotted Crake on earlier visits I finally convinced myself on the sighting tonight. The clincher was seeing the relative bill sizes of the Spotted Crake and Water Rail together in the scope.
"Shibdon monday evening"
2 Comments -
I wouldn't feel safe if I were that Spotted Crake with all those Herons around, they'll eat anything!
7 September 2010 at 10:31
It was within 20-30 yards of the Herons but never more than a couple from the reed bed
7 September 2010 at 13:54