Monday, 14 December 2020

Ned Hill Mud Bath




 Had a walk on Ned Hill track today its very muddy on there so take your wellies. As I got to the heather patch 7 Bullfinch were sat in the middle of it 3 Males and 4 females ,,,!! I flushed a Woodcock up on the top and a flock of 45 Lapwings and 2 Skylarks flew south which made for a excellent afternoon walk..The Bullfinch flock was 8 today the 17th with a Song Thrush as well....

7 comments:

Bradshaw Rambler said...

One Bullfinch up there is pretty good Andy!
Always great to see Woodcock as well.
John.

AndyC said...

They were still there today John.....showing well only saw 3 males and 2 females ....feeding on heather...

Bradshaw Rambler said...

Nice one Andy. Good that they are still there given the strong wind....
This aft, I came off soil hill top, down the diagonal path and out to the road along Ned Hill Lane. I guess they were on the heather near the houses behind the conifers on the 'north' end?
John

AndyC said...

Yes ..its very very muddy down there..

David Sutcliffe said...

Nice one with the Bullfinch - they certainly like feeding on the heather in the winter.

AndyC said...

Never seen them feeding on heather before..fantastic..!!

AndyC said...

There were 8 this morning 4 males and 4 females