Winter birding at Slimbridge

Cattle Egret

 Coffee stop

 Bewicks Swans

Shoveler

 Not the Norfolk Lesser White-fronted Goose

 Ruff with Redshanks

 2 ringed Cranes

Distant White-fronted Geese flock

 Mrs D in the new tower hide

 

The forecast wasn't great on Saturday so Mrs D & I headed to Slimbridge where at least we could get some cover in the hides if needed. As it tuned on it was light drizzle and windy but it certainly didn't stop us enjoying the morning.

Rarity of our a visit was a Cattle Egret on the south lake where there was also a single Oystercatcher which was nice. There was also a large flock of Black-tailed Godwits on the far end.

It was far to windy to see the Bittern but we recorded a wide range of species including 2000 Golden Plover, 300 Dunlin, Wigeon, Bewick's Swans, White-fronted Geese, Wigeon, Pintail, Shelduck, Ruff, Redshank & 4 Cranes that flew in late morning (1 unringed).

The coffee was excellent but service on the tea cakes was very slow.