Sightings at Sculthorpe Moor (22nd and 29th September 2018)

The weather was surprisingly warm given the time of year, for two consecutive weekends. 

Despite the majority of summer visitors having now migrated, there were still a variety of birds that could be seen across the reserve. 

The following was seen from 12.30pm on the 22nd September:

Greenfinch x 6

Chaffinch x 13

Egyptian Goose x 2 - A pair seen flying north in the field adjacent to the Visitor Centre.

Bullfinch x 1

Nuthatch x 1

Coal Tit x 2

Long-tailed Tit x 1

Wren x 2

Marsh Tit x 5

Little Grebe x 1

Buzzard x 1 

Red Kite x 1

Jay x 2

Kingfisher x 1 - A single male flying around the scrape in front of Victor's Hide. 

Green Sandpiper x 1 - Seen at the back of the scrape, close to Victor's Hide. 

Marsh Harrier x 1 - A single female flying just above the reed bed, in front of the Whitley Hide. 

The following was seen from 12.45pm on the 23rd September:

Greenfinch x 7

Coal Tit x 3

Nuthatch x 2 - One was seen near the Woodland Hide, whilst the second was moving around the trees behind Whitley Hide.

Chiffchaff x 2 - A pair seen moving around the reeds, close to the Whitley Hide.

Kingfisher x 1 - Possibly the same bird seen on two occasions, both in front of the Whitley Hide. The first time it was seen hovering above the water. On the second occasion it flew directly towards the Whitley Hide, just above the water, then passed over the roof and in to the woodland behind. 

Marsh Tit x 2

Great Spotted Woodpecker x 1

Long-tailed Tit x 6

Wren x 1

Buzzard x 2

Green Sandpiper x 1 - Seen at the back of the scrape, close to Victor's Hide.