For the third year running a misty drizzle morning but on arriving at the New Forest the weather was breaking.
It wasn't long before Paul heard a Woodlark singing and then another, Ian found a Hawfinch and shortly after I saw a distant rapter, Paul confirmed it as a Goshawk.
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| Wing shape and Long tail = Goshawk |
A male stonechat was the other species of interest seen before setting off to Blashford Lakes
The photo doesn't do justice, 25 plus Gooseander, 100+ Black-tailed Godwits, 100+ Shoveler, Lesser-black back Gulls, and Goldneye.
also a White Wagtail.
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| White Wagtail |
Next stop was at the hide with the feeders 15 species were seen - best of the bunch
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| My highlight was this Brambling |
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| My first Goldfinch of the year |
A visit to Ivy Lake hide, just like last year a Bittern was close by.
Now we were off on a twitch..
At Farlington Marshes we soon put onto a Merlin sitting on a post, and it wasn't long before we were watching the Red-breasted Goose.
Also an adult Spoonbill in full mating plumage was seen in the distance. Next stop was to Warblington Cemetary where a Glossy Ibis had been seen. After a search of a couple of fields we eventually found it although distant we had good scope views.
What a great day, 12 more birds onto my year list, and with great company.
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