We enjoyed a beautiful Spring walk exploring the area around Black Moss Reservoirs. A particular highlight of the day, other than the views if the surrounding countryside, was the flocks of Golden Plovers with their plumage glistening splendidly in the sunlight. A full list of species seen on the day is found below:
Mallard
Goosander
Great Crested Grebe
Pheasant h
Oystercatcher
Golden Plover
Lapwing
Curlew
Lesser Black Backed Gull
Wood Pigeon
Carrion Crow
Jackdaw
Great Tit
Skylark h
Nuthatch h
Wren
Robin h
Blackbird
Fieldfare
Dunnock
Meadow Pipit 1?
Brown Hare
h=heard only
Mallard
Goosander
Great Crested Grebe
Pheasant h
Oystercatcher
Golden Plover
Lapwing
Curlew
Lesser Black Backed Gull
Wood Pigeon
Carrion Crow
Jackdaw
Great Tit
Skylark h
Nuthatch h
Wren
Robin h
Blackbird
Fieldfare
Dunnock
Meadow Pipit 1?
Brown Hare
h=heard only