Slipped over the border with Dave this PM for the Pied-billed Grebe at Hollingworth Lake. This was my third individual seen in Britain and 5th sighting in this country. The last one I saw was 13 years ago at Skelton Lake near Leeds. Theres a digi scope shot which gives a good comparison of size compared to the Moorhen. Back to Calderdale for another look for harriers (no luck again) we did however have 3 Woodcocks come out of a plantation.
Just checked my records for Pied Billed Grebe which I thought was Swillington but it was at Skelton Lake 22nd June 1997, must have just missed you.
ReplyDeleteYes saw that bird on 14th and 16th June, also saw it at Doc Arce Gravel Pits Lancs on 7th June 1997.The other sighting I had was at Druridge Pool Northumberland on 4th Jan 1993.
ReplyDeletewith the grebe, can you see it from the promenade or is there somewhere special you have to go? hopeing to go and follow in your footsteps nick, absolutely cracking shots!
ReplyDeleteStill present at 8 am Saturday morning, Birdguides instructions today are : "park only in visitor centre car park and walk southeast along Rakewood Road to footpath"
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