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Sunday 30 April 2017

Sightings at Sculthorpe Moor (30th April 2017)

It was a quiet morning at Sculthorpe Moor, despite the fact that it turned out to be pleasantly warm throughout the day. I continued with my warden duties, which included filling the feeders and talking to other birders around the reserve.

The following was seen since my arrival at 8.30am:
Buzzard x 2 - The pair were seen circling over Oak Fen first thing in the morning. 
Sparrowhawk x 1 - A single bird was attempting to mob the pair of Buzzards but then headed to the Scrape.
Reed Bunting x 5
Little Grebe x 2
Cormorant x 1
Chaffinch x 2
Songthrush x 1
Mute Swan x 2
Greylag Goose x 11
Red Kite x 1 - It was seen flying close to the Visitor Centre mid morning, then drifted south.
Jay x 1
Sedge Warbler x 3 - All were seen alongside the boardwalk, opposite Oak Fen. 
Marsh Tit x 2
Treecreeper x 1 - It appeared to have a moth in its beak and was seen close to the boardwalk in Dry Wood. 
Canada Goose x 1
Greenfinch x 3
Nuthatch x 1 - Seen briefly on the feeder at the bottom of the ramp, leading to the Tower Hide.
Great Spotted Woodpecker x 1 - The male was perched on a branch, close to the Nuthatch sighting, then headed towards Whitley Hide. 

Butterflies
Large White x 1
Orange Tip x 3
Comma x 1
Peacock x 2

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