The end of the year has arrived and the additional bonus species we were hoping for didn't materialise. However, it was one of the best years I've witnessed and we ended the year on 128 species. Most of this is due to John's persistent visits, but all records count and I thank everyone who's sent sightings over and contributed photos etc.
Other than the odd Yellow-legged Gull there has been a possible Caspian Gull and a possible Herring x Lesser Black-backed Gull. There were three Gadwall on the 10th, a Pochard on the 11th and Parakeet on several days. Jays have been hanging around in the wood and a Peregrine was seen going over on the 29th.
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| Possible Herring and Lesser Black-backed hybrid - JFT |
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| Courtesy and copyright of JFT |
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| Yellow-legged Gull - JFT |
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| Courtesy and copyright of JFT |
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| Goldcrest and Tufted Duck courtesy and copyright of Dave Fuller |
This year's bird of the year comes from a list of a Black-necked Grebe, our second Grey Phalarope in two years, the first White-fronted Geese for over 30 years, a Shag which is possibly the first record for the reservoir, Pied Flycatcher and Wood Warbler... again.
My personal pick is Pied Flycatcher, which was a patch and and county tick.
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| JFT's montage of the best of 2018 |
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