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Bittern, Fishers Green, January 2023

Welney WWT 17th January 2022

1/19/2022

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A beautiful but cold day called for a trip to Welney in Norfolk for wintering Swans and wildfowl. Great to have the company of Rick Stead and Mike O'Hanlon for the day. After a quick stop off for Hawfinch at Bramfield we arrived at Welney and the first photo opportunity were the Tree Sparrows at the Visitor Centre. Always a joy to see this sadly declining species.
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It was then across the bridge to view the masses of birds including a large flock of Black-tailed Godwit and Lapwing.
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A few distant Pintail were visible (but too far for pictures) together with some Shelduck.
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The most Common duck close in were Pochard.
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And the slightly less colourful female.
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Sadly we did not manage to pick out any Bewick Swans, but there were some Whoopers, with the majority out feeding on the surrounding fields.
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A few younger birds, lacking the distinctive yellow on the bill were also present.
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The stars of the day for me were eight Tundra Bean Geese which were initially sleeping and one would occasionally look up.
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Suddenly, they all took off allowing the chance of some flight shots.
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A few Marsh Harriers were showing, but again distantly.
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It was then back to the cafe for coffee and hopefully Short Eared Owls from the viewing area. However there were other distractions including Great Egret.
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Reed Buntings were also present and feeding.
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As the light faded a flock of Linnets came in to roost.
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And 2 or possibly 3 Short Eared Owls showed, but fairly distantly so just a couple of record shots here, but always a joy to watch them.
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A wonderful day, great company and a big thanks to Rick and Mike!
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