There was a bit of snow on the ground this morning from last night's blizzard but it started thawing soon enough. A walk through Mankinholes to Lee Dam in a chilly breeze blew away the cobwebs.
2
Little Owls were on a wall by the Pennine Bridleway, and 7
Mistle Thrushes were in the field just behind them with about 70
Starlings.
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| Little Owls |
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| Mistle Thrushes |
As I approached Lee Dam I could see a
Grey Heron through the metal grille above the overflow outlet -
The Heron is a regular at the dam but this is the first time I'd seen it this year.
Although the temperature got down to -2 last night there was no sign of ice on the dam. Also present with the Heron were 8
Goosander (5 females), 3
Teal (2 females), and 2
Mallards.
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| All 8 Goosander |
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| 7 of the 8 Goosander |
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