1pm. Weather: bright, warm, some cloud; still.
Lured by reports of spotted crake I made my first visit to the LWC & I also met Sian there. It's nearer to home than I realised, still, driving through Shepherd's Bush & Hammersmith to get there means it's no easy trip out. A worthwhile one nonetheless & with the high WWT entrance fees I decided to join up so I'll be visiting again!
Carpark & Entrance:
Ring-Necked Parakeet, Robin, Blackbird, Coot, Moorhen.
Wildside:
Teal, Gadwall, Mallard, Mute Swan, Cormorant, Little Grebe, Lapwing, Shoveler, Kestrel.
Water Rail - squealing from the reeds but not seen.
Goldcrest - heard singing from pines next to the path then seen flitting amongst the foliage.
Next hide:
Snipe, Wigeon, Starling - over.
Peacock Tower:
Grey Heron, Woodpigeon, Robin, Jackdaw.
Unfortunately no spotted crake, yesterday was the last day it was recorded, but a nice introduction to the centre, although like the entrance fee, the cafeteria is also expensive!
23 species.
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