What is now slowly becoming a New Year tradition, today I walked a very long circuit around Bishop Middleham, where Sara's parents live.
The day started well with 63 species seen up until midday, but it soon went downhill as I only recorded two more species during the afternoon, so I ended up on 65, two fewer than last year! However, highlights were as usual the superb Willow Tit, two very showy drake Goosanders, a nice flock of Pink-footed Geese and the numerous Tree Sparrows.
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| Willow Tit... one year I'll get a decent picture |
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| Goosander |
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| Tree Sparrow |
