Hemel (BMT): I popped in at the Gadespring Cress Beds this morning, whilst out and about. The Trust is developing a new scrape to attract wading birds (yes, you did hear me correctly -
waders in Hemel Hempstead - possibly, probably, hopefully. Only time will tell, I guess). Along with the new scrape, there’ll be a swanky new bird hide and the site will be made good for public access. The work is coming along a treat and the excitement is palpable. Above the sound of diggers, I could hear a couple of
Kingfishers having a right old barney along the Bulbourne. I wonder if one of last year’s adults has returned and is making his/her presence known.
Other birds of note along the moors east of Old Fishery Lane:
Little Egret (2+);
Kingfisher (2);
Grey Wagtail (1+).
Fields north of Grovehill: Still large flock of
Yellowhammers (25+) with
Redwing (35+);
Fieldfare (15+),
Starlings (200+) &
Meadow Pipits (heard frequently in the area) all feeding on grazed field.
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Great egret shot! I saw 2 in the trees along the canal by the moor, they seem to be increasing every year.
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