Tuesday 18 February 2014

newbridge to pool hall

this afternoon did the above along canal towpath and return same way.

Little grebe 3 on canal
great crested grebe pair back at pool hall
goosander male circled pool and later fished canal between Compton and wightwick
tufted duck 20+ on pool
coot 1 on canal by reeds nest prospecting??
water rail came either out of overhang or drainage duck at bottom of smestow school field flew cross canal into sluice system
stock dove 23 on farm fields
(also fieldfare but no redwing have they gone??)
also at field was finch flock of 20-25 which were mainly goldfinches but unfortunately flew off b4 could check all
kingfisher wightwick mill
grey wagtail compton

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