RSPB Frampton Marsh, Lincolnshire. 4 January 2012


Continued to persue a good start to the year whilst I can, with a visit to RSPB Frampton Marsh today. Between 0845 and 1230 hours the following notables were observed in blustery gusts of up to 30mph:
23 Pintail, 3 Goldeneye, 50 Fieldfare, 2 Redwing, 5 Tree Sparrow, 4 Snipe, 2 Black-tailed Godwit, 2 Little Egret, c1000 Brent Geese (on the scrapes, wetland and saltmarsh) c2000 Golden Plover (mainly wetland), Lapwing, Teal, Wigeon, Shoveler, 4 Little Grebe, 40 White-fronted Geese, 3 Ruff and 1 Kestrel.

On returning home a Common Buzzard near Hubbert's Bridge also added to the list.