Was awoken at 5am by the lone female Blackbird going crazy in the garden. Rushed out fearing the worse, but all OK. As I was awake, I decided to head for Minsmere for the Purple Swamphen that was reported yesterday but which I couldn’t get to. Arrived at 7am, had a quick look, and was on my way in under an hour. Would have loved to spent the morning there as it was a beautiful day, but had things to do.
Poor photo taken. I reckon this one might have a chance. Spanish grounds very dry apparently and (presumed) vagrants have been found in several places in France, all the way close to the Channel. Right subspecies obviously helps!
Minsmere
01 August 2016 07:10 - 08:00
Sunny 19C 11SW
Mute Swan, Greylag Goose, Mallard, Little Egret, Water Rail, Moorhen, Blue Tit, Great Tit, Bearded Tit, Sand Martin, Swallow,Cetti's Warbler (heard) , Reed Warbler, Chaffinch, Grey Squirrel, Canada Goose, Purple Swamphen
01 August 2016 07:10 - 08:00
Sunny 19C 11SW
Mute Swan, Greylag Goose, Mallard, Little Egret, Water Rail, Moorhen, Blue Tit, Great Tit, Bearded Tit, Sand Martin, Swallow,
Edit (03/08/2016): Good article from Birdguides.
