Broom GPs
A proper walk round the Broom complex on a cold but sunny morning. It was great to be out and about particularly with coronovirus now taking its grip globally. There is a sense of anticipation of what's to come in this country. A lockdown may be enforced with limited access to areas of nature but the extent at this stage is still being debated. Making the most of these opportunities was very much in the forefront of my mind.
Evading my initial scan across the islands, my first Little Ringed Plover of the year popped in staying for around 15 minutes before disappearing again. Always great to see the first one of the year.
Water levels are still high but eight Snipe were flushed from the scant vegetation along the western fringes. Two Redshank were now on the southern pools, and 16 Wigeon remained on site.
Around the rest of the complex, a total of eight Chiffchaff were in song, and two Sand Martin circled over Peacocks for a while.
On the G&M field, a Green Sandpiper was present there.
Heading back to GLE, a surprise Merlin flew low along the fenceline resting in a nearby willow.
Heading to GLE first and it was standard fare with an Oystercatcher and four Lapwing on the grassy areas by the viewpoint. A Kingfisher flew low on the north side. Two Raven then flew in from the west and remained in the area for a while.
Evading my initial scan across the islands, my first Little Ringed Plover of the year popped in staying for around 15 minutes before disappearing again. Always great to see the first one of the year.
Water levels are still high but eight Snipe were flushed from the scant vegetation along the western fringes. Two Redshank were now on the southern pools, and 16 Wigeon remained on site.
Around the rest of the complex, a total of eight Chiffchaff were in song, and two Sand Martin circled over Peacocks for a while.
On the G&M field, a Green Sandpiper was present there.
Heading back to GLE, a surprise Merlin flew low along the fenceline resting in a nearby willow.
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