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Hoole Marsh. River Douglas.
Monday 10th June
Fine. Breezy
2.5 miles
19.00 to 20.50
Parked at the bottom of Station Road then a party of 12 followed the River Douglas south as far as Haunders Lane. Had a break then retraced steps.
Some of the party retired to Ego's for a well deserved drink after an enjoyable but breezy walk.
Watched 4 young Swallows being fed before setting off. Also 2 Swift flew over.
Thanks to Ian for the young Swallow image.
Greylag Goose/Domestic Goose 20+
Emperor Goose (with above)
Canada Goose 8
Mallard 5+
Shelduck 10+
Pheasant (male)
Little Egret 1
Water Rail h?
Oystercatcher 1
Redshank 3
Lapwing 3+
Swallow 5+ (4 juvs)
Swift 2
Black Headed Gull 5+
Lesser Black Backed Gull 2+
Wood Pigeon 1
Carrion Crow 5+
Jackdaw 5+
Magpie 2+
Wren h
Starling 5+
Blackbird 2
Song Thrush h
Pied Wagtail 1
Chaffinch 1
Reed Bunting (male)
Brown Hare 3
h=heard only
Monday 10th June
Fine. Breezy
2.5 miles
19.00 to 20.50
Parked at the bottom of Station Road then a party of 12 followed the River Douglas south as far as Haunders Lane. Had a break then retraced steps.
Some of the party retired to Ego's for a well deserved drink after an enjoyable but breezy walk.
Watched 4 young Swallows being fed before setting off. Also 2 Swift flew over.
Thanks to Ian for the young Swallow image.
Greylag Goose/Domestic Goose 20+
Emperor Goose (with above)
Canada Goose 8
Mallard 5+
Shelduck 10+
Pheasant (male)
Little Egret 1
Water Rail h?
Oystercatcher 1
Redshank 3
Lapwing 3+
Swallow 5+ (4 juvs)
Swift 2
Black Headed Gull 5+
Lesser Black Backed Gull 2+
Wood Pigeon 1
Carrion Crow 5+
Jackdaw 5+
Magpie 2+
Wren h
Starling 5+
Blackbird 2
Song Thrush h
Pied Wagtail 1
Chaffinch 1
Reed Bunting (male)
Brown Hare 3
h=heard only