A Cetti-Chatter at Morden Hall Park! 11th April 2017
After going to Morden, I went for a quick walk in Morden Hall Park. Near the entrance, where I found 2 Water Voles last holiday, butterflies were busy including Orange Tips, Comma, blues and a Painted Lady.
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Holly Blue |
When I went through an area of Woodland, it was alive with birdsong from Blackcap, Chiffchaff, Blue Tits and Mistle Thrush. At the river, there were Grey Wagtail and Little Grebe.
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Grey Wagtail |
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Mistle Thrush |
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Blue Tit |
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Little Grebe |
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Chiffchaff |
So I carried on, still unable to get a picture of a Blackcap. I didn't think the new Boardwalk/Reedbed area was really worth going to, with the possibility of Reed Warblers not due for another few weeks, but I went there anyway. Good decision.
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Comma |
While walking through and stopping to admire a Comma, an explosive sound popped burst out from the bushes about 20m away, taking me by surprise. A Cetti's Warbler in Morden Hall Park! It flew between the reeds for about an hour, while I got frustrated trying to get a picture. All I managed was several poor record shots, but it was enough to prove I wasn't lying!
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Cetti's Warbler |
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Cetti's Warbler |
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Cetti's Warbler |
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Cetti's Warbler |
On the way back, a Mallard brood dozed on a log and I finally got a picture of an Orange Tip butterfly!
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Mallards |
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Orange Tip |
We've had at least two broods of Cettis at Beddington last year.Hopefully the Morden one has expanded from ours downriver.I heard two bursts of song from the new walkway Wednesday pm+
ReplyDeleteMike N.
It would be great if a pair bred at Morden Hall. Are there still 2 pairs at Beddington?
ReplyDeleteAt least!
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