Wednesday 11 March 2009

RECENCIES - STEVE RODWELL

Marsworth Reservoir - have been last 4 nights but no sign of the Bittern. Monday 9 March max.26 G.C.Grebes, 1 Cetti's Warbler singing, 1+ Water Rail heard, 5+ Snipe.

Monday: Wilstone Gull roost: arrived after 6 pm. The first-winter MEDITERRANEAN GULL was again on the straw bails immediately in front of the steps (Dave had also seen the adult earlier).

Today (Tuesday 10 March): Ashridge monument drive, 2 Mandarin's still, no luck with LSW.

Pitstone Industrial Estate: 2 Ringed Plover and 2 Lapwing.

Pitstone: 6 GREY PARTRIDGES near pond on Westfield Road just before industrial estate.

Startops Reservoir: Female Red-crested Pochard.

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