Port Meadow Birding

An afternoon family walk over along the west side of the river found the female escapee RING-NECKED DUCK still present in the company of a number of mallards. It was happy to take some offered bread as were the increasing numbers of black-headed gulls that are now on the Meadow. In the distance on the still-dry flood area were a flock of around 200 golden plover. There was also a flock of at least 100 linnets so their numbers are continuing to increase also. A few skylarks, lapwings and meadow pipits were also seen distantly.

Golden Plover in flight © Nigel Forrow