Tit's Out!

After umpteen visits I finally connected with the Bearded Tit at East Chevington. Initially picked up on call, it eventually popped into view just to the right of the south hide.

Bearded Tit

 

When I first arrived a pair of Marsh Harrier were over the south pool.

 

Female Marsh Harrier

 

Female Marsh Harrier

 

Male Marsh Harrier

 

On the north pool were the regular Black-throated Diver, Red-necked Grebe and 3 Long-tailed Duck. A bonus was 3 Otter ( I presume mother and 2 cubs) playing in the water and on the main island.

 

Otters

 

Otter

 

New for the year were Sand Martin with groups of 3 and 6 moving through.

 



Sand Martin

 

I moved north to Stag Rocks, but the sea was quiet and only 100+ Linnet, Sparrowhawk and Buzzard in the fields behind.

 

Moved down to Newton hoping for a Black Redstart in the easterly winds. No joy with the only migrant being a Goldcrest in off the sea. On the seaweed were 20+ Rock Pipit of various hues. I got photos of a pink 'littoralis' and a light bird with very light wing bars and white outer tail that wasn't far from a Water Pipit. A Stonechat was just behind the beach.

 

'littoralis' Rock Pipit

 

'Almost Water' Rock Pipit

 

Stonechat