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