Week commencing 15th March

 Monday 15th March

Cold, blustery morning so decided to stick to the cycle path rather than up on the bank. A small flock of Fieldfare passed over and a large flock (100+) of Starling were moving around.

A couple of Little Egret were in the flooded fields near the path.

Little Egret

Greylag were also present.

Greylag

Good number of Wigeon and Teal were moving around the pools and a female Marsh Harrier was causing a disturbance over the reed bed.

A couple of Brown Hare were near the path.

Brown Hare

Number of species recorded: 35

Tuesday 16th

Day spent at Welney carrying out a number of tasks. Water levels slowly dropping but still a hell of a lot on the main area. Lady Fen is attracting lots of birds including Avocet, Dunlin, Oystercatcher and a good number of Skylark. Good numbers of Whopper Swan still present.

Number of species recorded: 52

Wednesday 17th

Popped over to Earith to see if I could see the Glossy Ibis. Weather not great with heavy rain but the three Glossy Ibis were clearly visible on the far side of the flooded field.

Moved of to Chain corner. Still very blustery but was able to locate a Great White Egret on the far side. Lots of Wigeon and Tufted Duck present.

At Sutton Gault, three Great White Egret were present as were two Ruff.

At Pymoor a small flock of Whooper Swan (18), were in a field near to the road.

Thursday 18th

Back out to Burwell Fen. Again cold and blustery but good to hear a Chiffchaff singing if somewhat half-heartedly. A flock of 37 Fieldfare passed over heading coast bound. The usual wildfowl were present including a good number of Wigeon and at least five Little Grebe showing well.

Friday 19th

A really nice spring morning. Having walked the dogs locally I set out for a return visit to Cavenham Heath. Plenty of Tits moving through the tree tops with Coal Tit showing well. Lots of nest building activity amongst the Rooks and Jackdaws.

Stonechat showing well on the heath and Green and Great Spotted Woodpecker were active throughout. 

A female Marsh Harrier was active over the flooded field, which held Shelduck, Gadwall and a Little Egret.

A pair of Gadwall, first time I've recorded them in this location

No sign of the Stone-curlew but plenty of Skylark in the air and on the ground.

Called in at Isleham Washes on the way home. With plenty of water on they have attracted a good number of Avocet (32) as well as Black headed Gull. A single Redshank and two Oystercatcher. 

A couple of very vocal Egyptian Goose were also present.

A three in one shot: Avocet, Black headed Gull and Redshank

A two in one shot: Egyptian Goose and Shelduck