A Meadow Pipit flew over and a Green Woodpecker called first thing to the east of the village. Goldcrest was singing from the church Yew tree and a couple of Canada Geese flew over towards Newham.
I went to a sale being held in Leicester's Abbey Park, I had time for a walk around some of it and found at least 27 bird species, including Nuthatch, Treecreeper, several sing Blackcap, two pairs of Mistle Thrush, Long-tailed Tits, Blue, Great and Coal Tits. Chaffinch singing. On the lake/river there were Canada Geese, Mallards, Tufted Duck, Moorhen and Coot. For a city location and moderate habitat not a bad haul for a short walk.
Great bird count! Did you buy anything exciting at the sale?
ReplyDeleteI'm sure more could be found in the park, I did notice some butterflies too. Nothing at the right price to buy this time.
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