Monday 15 December 2014

MONDAY 15th DECEMBER 2014

4-7°C, Wind light, fairly dull with hazy sun, pressure1023 hPa

Paljuvi Lake near Ub 09:40- 12:30
All birds viewed from dam wall. Red - throated Diver in juv/1st winter plumage 
Red-necked Grebe in adult winter plumage. Direct comparison made with near by adult winter Great Crested Grebe. Showing dusky grey face and neck. Neck stockier and bill shorter than Great Crest. Also 'powder puff ' rear end noted. Seen taking food items from water surface

Red-throated Diver
Red-necked Grebe
4 Little Grebe
3 Great Created Grebe 1 juv
1 Pygmy Cormorant
4 Great Cormorant 1juv
Grey Heron
Kingfisher
52 Mallard
21 Eurasian Teal
Pheasant
Magpie
2 Hooded Crow
Black Woodpecker
Robin
Long tailed tit
3 Greenfinch

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