*A quote from Mr Alan Shorrock
Alan and I decided to stay within our local area and so our travels took us no further than Blatherwycke by way of Deene and Wakerley Wood. The morning was mostly dull and drizzly but gradually things did improve and the afternoon turned out to be a sunny one.
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| Stock Dove and White-fronted Geese |
At Deene things were a little on the quiet side, a pair of Stonechats between the dam and the road were perhaps the highlights. On the lake there were still seven Shelduck while in the immediate area Raven, Siskin and Grey Wagtail were also noted. Not too far away at Wakerley we hoped to catch up with some of the Crossbills which have been reported from here recently. Soon after arrival a pair of Crossbills flew over the car calling loudly and it looked as if we might be in for a decent session. The reality was somewhat different unfortunately and we only managed to hear a few more calling before we left several hours later. Blatherwycke did not deliver the hoped for Tundra Bean Goose but did produce sightings of nine White-fronted Geese and a pair of Goosander. We headed towards the Cross Keys in King's Cliffe as mist began to descend, Shozzer's comment on the day was perhaps a little harsh but when compared to recent trips out was understandable.
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