Sunday 26 February 2012

Chard Junction Gravel Pits

This afternoon I popped down to my local 'patch' at the Chard Junction gravel pits. This mixture of working gravel quarry and restored nature reserve has been hosting two adult male Ring-Necked Ducks since the end of last year.
They were easily viewed although were a bit wary due to a dog walker near the edge of the pool.
Also there were a pair of Teal,twenty plus Canada Geese and the usual Coots and Tufted Ducks and a smart Green Sandpiper.
A walk around the reserve proper didn't produce any other notable birds, but the Little Grebes were very vocal with their 'chittering' calls.
As I was walking back to the car I had a flyover Raven giving its distinctive 'Cronk' call.


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