Redpolls and Siskins

A really nice day at Warnham LNR near Horsham, plenty of sunshine albeit with a cold North West wind coming through. Right from the off the feeders at the Woodpecker hide were well populated with a host of finches and tits. The list included Goldfinches, Greenfinches, Chaffinch, Redpoll, Siskin and a gorgeous looking female Reed Bunting. Tits included Coal, Blue, Great and Long-tailed plus a full supporting cast of Pheasant, Moorhen, Mallard, Robins, Wrens, Great Spotted Woodpecker, Nuthatches and even a Water Rail who flashed through so quickly I only managed to photograph his backside. The added bonus is that these are all up close and personal.





Lesser Redpoll



Lesser Redpoll



Lesser Redpoll



Lesser Redpoll

Lesser Redpoll



Lesser Redpoll

Siskin



Siskin



Siskin



Siskin



Siskin



Siskin



Reed Bunting

Having sat on the wooden benches for too long I took a short stroll to the Heron hide to have a quick look at the lake. Here I found Tufted Ducks, Pochard, Greylag Geese, Canada Geese, Coots, Little Egret and at least 8 Grey Herons.  I searched the reeds for a Bittern but no luck. There was only one Great-crested Grebe about so I am still waiting to capture "the dance"




Greylag Goose



Greylag Goose



Tufted Duck



Pochard