randombirder

Chose to head down to Blashford Lakes that always provides variety with a range of habitat.  The Black-necked Grebe was picked up immediately from the Tern Hide with a couple of drake Goosander and a few Pintail . Heading through the woodland toward the South Ivy hide where the search started for the Yellow-browed Warbler .  It took a while but was relocated where it showed really well. Typical woodland species around the feeders attracted plenty of Siskin , Coal Tit , Reed Bunting , and a Great Spotted Woodpecker .  A couple of Treecreeper were present, and four Bullfinch flew in that included three gaudy males. Making the most of the light, a wander through heathland close to where the White-tailed Eagle had been sighted over recent days produced very little apart from groups of 'wheezing' Brambling heading off to roost.