Hugh’s News – 4 June 2022

Ellie took a walk over to Hilbre over the low tide.  Amongst other birds, she saw several colourful Linnets, and a Little Egret in one of the channels.

Bill caught this Sedge Warbler nicely in its habitat of reed and scrub.  He also snapped an Avocet.  Both of these were at Burton Mere Wetlands.  On a visit to Somerset, Bill called in to the Great Bustard Reintroduction project on Salisbury Plain and saw these 2 impressive female birds.

The impromptu evening walk around Arrowe Park was well attended.  The evening was dry although the temperature cooled rapidly as the sun set.  We didn’t see anything especially unusual, but a Nuthatch was seen by the stone bridge.  Male and female Mandarin were swimming on the lake. And towards the end of the walk, a pair of Treecreepers led us a dance around the trunks.  They must have been a pair, busy finding food for their brood.

Just a short mention of the Canal Boat trip.  While not an official Club activity, it is only offered to Club members. After an enforced 2 year gap, it was great to run another day out and those onboard enjoyed a wonderful time. The highlight was undoubtedly a Kingfisher that accompanied us for ages, always keeping just ahead of the boat. Hopefully another trip will be organised next year.

Hugh