Sunday 5 May 2013

LONDON NEWS

Whimbrel
Whimbrel 
Coulsdon: Osprey slowly drifting south 12.10, v high.Walthamstow Reservoirs: Lockwood, Whimbrel, Little Ringed Plover, 9 Common Tern, White Wagtail (KJMcmanus).Brent Reservoir: Red Kite drifted NW 10.35-10.43, also Common Buzzard W at 12.00.Alexandra Park: Red Kite 0810-0827 flew in low from the east viewed from Filter Beds then rode the ridge thermals circling and gaining height before drifting off NE towards.Rainham Marshes: At least 4 Hobby (one of which was unusually pale, mooted as possible 1cy male Red-Footed Falcon - not sure of outcome), 3 Common Buzzard, 2 Kestrel, 1 Marsh Harrier, 1 Sparrowhawk. 2 Cuckoo, Ross' Goose back again and 1 Black Swan. Singing Chiffchaff, Blackcap, Sedge Warbler and Reed Warbler, Steady Swallow passage and fewer House Martins, 4 Whimbrel, 2 Avocet, 1 Dunlin, Lapwing and 2 Oystercatcher. 40+ Shelduck and Tufted, Gadwall, Mallard, Pochard and Shovelor all present along with a few Wigeon.1 Common Scoter reported on (far side of) Thames.The Common Scoter was over on Rainham Marshes side in Aveley Bay 10.30 - 11.30 am, at least.
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