Sunday, October 30, 2005

Wheatear at Prior's Fen


© Mike Weedon
This Wheatear apparently equalled the latest in Huntingdonshire, after birds on 30.10.90 and 30.10.01, though a bird was at Eldernell on 28.10.02, so perhaps late October records aren't that rare.

Sunday, October 23, 2005

Slavonian Grebe at Baston/Langtoft GP

© Josh Jones© Chris Orders© Will Bowell
An ace find from patch worker Josh Jones. This is the first for the pits since January 2000, which was typical winter record and a one day stayer, and is only the second in the past couple of years for the PBC area.

Marsh Tit at Woodwalton Fen

Sunday, October 16, 2005

Rock Pipit at Dog in a Doublet


© Mike Weedon
There are many newly-laid rocks reinforcing the banks between the bridge and the sluice, making juicy habitat for this scarce migrant.

Wednesday, October 05, 2005

White Stork at Maxey


© Josh Jones
This is the same individual which has been frequenting the Gunthorpe Road area since late August at least, and is believed to be a first winter.

Tuesday, October 04, 2005

Tree Sparrow at Farcet Fen


© Steve Dudley
A first-winter in Steve's garden

Saturday, October 01, 2005

Greenshank at Prior's Fen


© Mike Weedon
One of four juveniles present.