After a night of howling winds whistling around the rooftops it was nice to wake up to some decent sunny weather. Alan Shorrock and I headed over to Ferry Meadows for what is likely to be a last away day before the new lockdown begins on Thursday. Our target was a Glossy Ibis that has been frequenting the area for several days and we were lucky enough to get some good views.
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| Glossy Ibis. |
At first the ibis was rather distant and at one point it disappeared for a while amongst the sedge. After a short space of time it put in another appearance coming closer this time and treating us to some great views before once again flying off. On our way back to the car we rediscovered it feeding close to the path, if only all rarities were as obliging as this one! Not many other species braving the still blustery conditions though Alan did pick out at least one calling Ring-necked Parakeet.
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| Cranes, Whooper Swans and Stonechat |
From here we moved on to what was a very dry looking Eldernell in the Nene Washes. Alan did most of the leg work here picking out two Cranes, a duo of Whooper Swans and a brace of Stonechats. Nearly all were rather distant so pictures are of the dodgy record shot variety. Not much else to report other than several Marsh Harriers and a Great White Egret that only Shozzer managed to see.
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