January outing to Blashford Lakes
Today the 26th January we had a very successful “Nature Watch” visit to
Blashford Lakes Nature Reserve, and there were 8 members present.
It was cold and damp when we arrived but as the morning went on, the
skies started to clear a bit(the odd bit of blue) and it got a bit
warmer.
The Nature Reserve was very busy with members of the Public arriving and
going all the time.
We visited all 3 hides on the main site, and then the other hide over the
road.
As far as we could tell we saw the following birds..Robin. Swan. Coot.
Teal. Mallards. Wigeon.Song Thrush. Thrush, Blue Tits, Chaffinchs,
Blackbird, Nuthatch, Coal Tit, Woodpecker, Brambling, Canada Geese, Herring
Gulls, Cormont, Sholever, Siskin, Tufted Ducks and Great Crested |Grebes.
Also pointed out by Vanessa was all the “Scarlet Elfin Cup” fungi, and how
pretty it looked in front of us.
Our morning was enjoyed by all, and we will look forward to the next one on
Friday 23rd February- location to be advised later.
Thanks to everyone who turned up.
regards
Michael Page