Overcast, windy, squally.
Birds all seen on lakes or on vegetation around lakes, either on the ground or on the wing: Coot in large numbers, Pochard, Mallard, Grey Heron, Cormorant, Tufted Duck, Common Gull, Black Headed Gull, Herring Gull, Mute Swan, Magpie, Moorhen, Blackbird, Kestrel, Sparrowhawk, Buzzard, Stock Dove and Carrion Crow.
17 species including 0 new species.
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Wednesday, 26 December 1990
Sunday, 1 October 1989
Roermond Lakes and Area, Holland, 01/10/1989
Mild, overcast, dusky.
Virtually resident birds seen at the lakes although in relatively small numbers before being swelled with large numbers of migrants: Black-Headed Gull, Common Gull, Coot, Mallard, Cormorant, Mute Swan, Lapwing, Grey Heron, Tufted Duck, Kestrel, Great Crested Grebe, Moorhen.
12 species.
Virtually resident birds seen at the lakes although in relatively small numbers before being swelled with large numbers of migrants: Black-Headed Gull, Common Gull, Coot, Mallard, Cormorant, Mute Swan, Lapwing, Grey Heron, Tufted Duck, Kestrel, Great Crested Grebe, Moorhen.
12 species.
Sunday, 8 January 1989
Flevoland, Holland, 08/01/1989
Dull, overcast, quite mild.
During journey: Stock Dove, Magpie, Pheasant, Kestrel.
On Flevoland island close view (probably closest) of female kestrel, also crossing Flevoland canal Common Gull, Black-Headed Gull, Mute Swan, Grey Heron, Coot.
Reasonably large number of Buzzards which seemed quite oblivious to traffic as they perched on trees near roads and roadside reflectors.
On dykes and nearby fields: Carrion Crow and Mallard.
On canal-like (Ijssel-Meer) surrounding Flevoland huge numbers of wildfowl produced some of the above and Cormorant, Goldeneye, Pochard, Great Crested Grebe, Tufted Duck and Gooseander.
Distinct black and white plumaged medium-sized duck easily identified male Smew which were present in large numbers and were later seen much closer giving excellent view, also a new species.
On the canal the large number of birds probably also included Wigeon, Red-Necked Grebe and also Gadwall and Eider (both seen later). Around lakeside Herring Gull and Great Black-Backed Gull.
Dark duck on lakewas identified as an Eider in eclipse plumage which left the bird with only white plumaged areas left.
Coming away from sea-wall and into a town Starling and Greenfinch seen.
Back at lakeside and whilst at a stop above ducks included a pair of close Gadwall.
Eventually finding north coast Ijssel-Meer road large numbers of wildfowl produced no new species. However on opposite side of road large numbers of geese could be seen and after viewing white forehead, yellow legs and pink bill identified White-Fronted Goose, also higher-pitched 'honk' whilst birds flew, was a new species.
Continuing to see geese in fields a browny coloured bird of prey was also seen. After distinctive quartering behaviour the female bird was obviously a harrier. After very close views a generally brown-barred bird with white rump identified either hen harrier or Montagu's harrier. Heavier appearance and more extensive white on rump identified female Hen Harrier.
Continuing on lake-side road and pulling along side some moorings to view flocks of wildfowl a crow was seen in a nearby bush, after second looks the bird was identified as a Hooded Crow.
On marshland grown on opposite side of road large numbers of birds could be seen: Shelduck, Greylag Goose and Whooper Swan were amongst some of the birds not already seen. More geese, gulls (including great-black-backed gulls) and shelducks and unidentified waders also seen.
32 species including 2 new species.
During journey: Stock Dove, Magpie, Pheasant, Kestrel.
On Flevoland island close view (probably closest) of female kestrel, also crossing Flevoland canal Common Gull, Black-Headed Gull, Mute Swan, Grey Heron, Coot.
Reasonably large number of Buzzards which seemed quite oblivious to traffic as they perched on trees near roads and roadside reflectors.
On dykes and nearby fields: Carrion Crow and Mallard.
On canal-like (Ijssel-Meer) surrounding Flevoland huge numbers of wildfowl produced some of the above and Cormorant, Goldeneye, Pochard, Great Crested Grebe, Tufted Duck and Gooseander.
Distinct black and white plumaged medium-sized duck easily identified male Smew which were present in large numbers and were later seen much closer giving excellent view, also a new species.
On the canal the large number of birds probably also included Wigeon, Red-Necked Grebe and also Gadwall and Eider (both seen later). Around lakeside Herring Gull and Great Black-Backed Gull.
Dark duck on lakewas identified as an Eider in eclipse plumage which left the bird with only white plumaged areas left.
Coming away from sea-wall and into a town Starling and Greenfinch seen.
Back at lakeside and whilst at a stop above ducks included a pair of close Gadwall.
Eventually finding north coast Ijssel-Meer road large numbers of wildfowl produced no new species. However on opposite side of road large numbers of geese could be seen and after viewing white forehead, yellow legs and pink bill identified White-Fronted Goose, also higher-pitched 'honk' whilst birds flew, was a new species.
Continuing to see geese in fields a browny coloured bird of prey was also seen. After distinctive quartering behaviour the female bird was obviously a harrier. After very close views a generally brown-barred bird with white rump identified either hen harrier or Montagu's harrier. Heavier appearance and more extensive white on rump identified female Hen Harrier.
Continuing on lake-side road and pulling along side some moorings to view flocks of wildfowl a crow was seen in a nearby bush, after second looks the bird was identified as a Hooded Crow.
On marshland grown on opposite side of road large numbers of birds could be seen: Shelduck, Greylag Goose and Whooper Swan were amongst some of the birds not already seen. More geese, gulls (including great-black-backed gulls) and shelducks and unidentified waders also seen.
32 species including 2 new species.
Monday, 26 December 1988
Roermond Lakes and Area, Holland, 26/12/1988
Mild, quite bright.
Mute Swan, Black Headed Gull, Coot, Herring Gull, Moorhen, Cormorant, Magpie, Mallard, Great Crested Grebe, Kestrel (female which spooked flock of gulls), Starlings.
Ducks on lakes in flock included Pochard and Tufted Duck.
Unusual warbler-like bird proved to be Chiff Chaff overwintering.
Carrion Crow, Grey Heron, single Great Black Backed Gull, Woodpigeon.
Whilst walking around a pond: Buzzard, Goldeneye, a surprise, single Green Woodpecker.
Jay and large numbers of gulls and Tufted Duck.
Searching for geese produced Robin, Blue Tit and Blackbird but no geese.
25 species including 0 new species.
Mute Swan, Black Headed Gull, Coot, Herring Gull, Moorhen, Cormorant, Magpie, Mallard, Great Crested Grebe, Kestrel (female which spooked flock of gulls), Starlings.
Ducks on lakes in flock included Pochard and Tufted Duck.
Unusual warbler-like bird proved to be Chiff Chaff overwintering.
Carrion Crow, Grey Heron, single Great Black Backed Gull, Woodpigeon.
Whilst walking around a pond: Buzzard, Goldeneye, a surprise, single Green Woodpecker.
Jay and large numbers of gulls and Tufted Duck.
Searching for geese produced Robin, Blue Tit and Blackbird but no geese.
25 species including 0 new species.
Sunday, 18 December 1988
Roermond Lakes and Area, Holland, 18/12/1988
Overcast, breezy, cold.
During journey: Rook, Jay.
At lakes: Black-Headed Gull, Mallard, Coot, Moorhen, Lapwing, Common Gull, Great Crested Grebe, surprisingly Velvet Scoter, Gooseander (overhead), Cormorant.
Driving around other canals and ponds produced some of the above birds with others including: Kestrel, Starlings, Tufted Ducks, Pochard, Teal, Mute Swan, Buzzard, Heron, Herring Gull, Magpie, Dunnock, Greylag Goose, Curlew, Great Spotted Woodpecker, Fieldfare, Goldeneye, Little Grebe (seen whilst walking), Pink Footed Geese, Carrion Crow, Stock Dove, Chaffinch.
33 species including 0 new species.
During journey: Rook, Jay.
At lakes: Black-Headed Gull, Mallard, Coot, Moorhen, Lapwing, Common Gull, Great Crested Grebe, surprisingly Velvet Scoter, Gooseander (overhead), Cormorant.
Driving around other canals and ponds produced some of the above birds with others including: Kestrel, Starlings, Tufted Ducks, Pochard, Teal, Mute Swan, Buzzard, Heron, Herring Gull, Magpie, Dunnock, Greylag Goose, Curlew, Great Spotted Woodpecker, Fieldfare, Goldeneye, Little Grebe (seen whilst walking), Pink Footed Geese, Carrion Crow, Stock Dove, Chaffinch.
33 species including 0 new species.
Sunday, 20 November 1988
Roermond, Swalmen, Holland, 20/11/1988
Wet and cold.
During journey Collared Dove, Woodpigeon, Stock Dove, Chaffinch, Blackbird, Blue Tit, Great Tit.
Large numbers of ducks on lakes produced Tufted Duck, Pochard and Great Crested Grebe.
On canal: Carrion Crow, Black-Headed Gull, Coot, Moorhen, Common Gull, Herring Gull.
Canal banks: Grey Heron and Goldfinch.
Marshland around lakes: Mute Swan, Bewick's Swan, Snipe and large numbers of Lapwing.
Other birds in water and on islands: Gooseander, Buzzard (flying around, spooking Lapwings), Cormorant, Gadwall and Mallard.
27 species seen including 0 new species.
During journey Collared Dove, Woodpigeon, Stock Dove, Chaffinch, Blackbird, Blue Tit, Great Tit.
Large numbers of ducks on lakes produced Tufted Duck, Pochard and Great Crested Grebe.
On canal: Carrion Crow, Black-Headed Gull, Coot, Moorhen, Common Gull, Herring Gull.
Canal banks: Grey Heron and Goldfinch.
Marshland around lakes: Mute Swan, Bewick's Swan, Snipe and large numbers of Lapwing.
Other birds in water and on islands: Gooseander, Buzzard (flying around, spooking Lapwings), Cormorant, Gadwall and Mallard.
27 species seen including 0 new species.
Sunday, 10 January 1988
Southern Holland Lakes, Near Roermond, 10/01/1988
Dull and showers.
Great Crested Grebe, Tufted Duck, Mallard, Coot, Moorhen, Cormorant, Common Gull, Black-Headed Gull, Lesser Black Backed Gull, Mute Swan, Bewick's Swan, Carrion Crow, Grey Heron, Collared Dove.
Great Crested Grebe, Tufted Duck, Mallard, Coot, Moorhen, Cormorant, Common Gull, Black-Headed Gull, Lesser Black Backed Gull, Mute Swan, Bewick's Swan, Carrion Crow, Grey Heron, Collared Dove.
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