Cliffe and Northward Hill 20/11/22

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Rain stopped by mid morning so we headed to Cliffe to make the most of the sunshine. 

Even though it was low tide it was surprising just how many birds were on the pools, especially dabbling duck such as Teal and Wigeon. From the viewpoint overlooking Radar Pool three Goldeneye were found, one of which was a drake. Three Spoonbill could also be seen distantly on Flamingo, though unfortunately they flew off after a short while. 

Walking along the track to the creek a close group of waders was just about visible over the tops of the bushes, being a Spotted Redshank together with five Greenshank plus Common Redshank.

At the back of Ski Pool a huge number of Lapwing took to the skies having been put up by a male Peregrine. Numbers were difficult to estimate though possibly approaching 2000 birds a small percentage of which were Golden Plover.

After Cliffe we went to Northward Hill for the last hour of daylight. The second Peregrine of the day was seen on the marsh, this one probably a female which made some half-hearted attempts to catch a Lapwing.

Birds presumably flying into roost included 12 Redpoll and approx. 50 Fieldfare, neither of which landed in view however.

Spotted Redshank and two Greenshank together with Redshank 

Male Peregrine 




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