With lockdown 2 upon us birders are restricted to local birding again albeit without the rigid rules of the first lockdown. The Wildlife Trust BCN's reserves remain open meaning Summer Leys, Pitsford etc. can be visited without breaking any rules providing they are within reasonable travelling distance for exercise.
Abington Park remains a popular choice for winter birding with Goosander almost guaranteed throughout the winter months. The 1st winter female shown below arrived on November 6th and is surely to be accompanied by more of the same species as winter progresses. Grey Wagtails and Kingfisher are occasionally seen along the stream between the two main lakes and Treecreepers and Nuthatch are present in the wooded sections.
A Woodcock was seen in flight during the first lockdown and Ring-necked Parakeets are now breeding residents as are Grey Herons.
Wherever you go and whatever you do keep safe and we hope to see you again whenever the Covid threat has diminished.
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