In between birding.

 During the past few weeks my birding has had to be in between other jobs. They are now coming to an end, and hopefully I can devote a lot more time to my favourite hobby. Dare I set myself a challenge to have 200 birds on my year list by May31st!

Saturday April 15th, North Duffield Carrs with Ian. I did not arrive until 1345, when I joined Ian in the Garganey hide. A common scoter was still present along with 4 whooper swans. Swallows, sand martins and chiffchaffs were also present along with a flock of about 80 black tailed godwits.

Tuesday April 18 saw me at Filey Dams.The only different bird I saw on this visit was this tufted duck with a ring on its beak.

I am still awaiting feedback on from the ringer.

April 19th I drove to Staveley where I spent an enjoyable few hours. 35 birds on my list including 3 year ticks. Nosterfield was my next stop. I walked to Lingham Water just in case an osprey was there, but managed to see an Iceland gull. Just as I was leaving Nosterfield reserve, 17 little gulls dropped in, 5 ticks on my year list.

April 22nd and I went to Blacktoft to give Stu a hand. Plenty of visitors and I managed to add 2 more birds to my year list, a house martin and a commo sandpiper