The fields to the north of Thorney usual hold Swans and Geese, however not today.
From Thorney heading to Whittesley there were Swans in the field near the quarry entrance, a good scan through these showed them all to be Whoppers, except one which was a Bewick's.
At Edernell immediately things seemed very quiet with the Washes looking very dry with low water in the channel. Several marsh Harriers were distant, as too a Great Egret. On checking the hedge from the bank with the thermal camera no roosting Owls could be detected either.
Down at the March farmers area there was more water which held good numbers of all the expected ducks and Lapwing.
Round to the 'Welland Bank' area, again very few Swans/Geese showing, except in one field, c70 Whoopers and a single Pink-foot. Unfortunately the Snow Goose was absent too (present again next day).
A first visit to Deeping Lakes, definitely an interesting area with diverse habitats. In the Ivy covered tree next to the main hide were two Long-eared Owls, these could just be seen with patience and picked out with the thermal camera. Plus the expected birds for the reserve area.
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