Saturday 24 December 2011

24th December 2011 Barcombe & West Rise Marsh Calm and clear

Black-necked Grebe 2 ex.
Goldeneye 1
Buzzard 2



First-winter Black-necked Grebe at Barcombe
The visibly buff-tinged neck and yellowy tint to the rear ear-coverts and pale neck patch are remnants of juvenile plumage rendering this individual a first-winter.

West Rise Marsh
Short-eared Owl 1