Tuesday, 23 April 2013

Morning Trevor, 

1 Swift over the pool this a.m. amongst the other hirundines, 1 Reed warbler ( heard), Blackcap, Willow warbler, Chiffchaff and 2 Water Rail. Also 1 male Reed bunting.
Report John Rance.

 Thank you for the report John. I have never seen a Water Rail at PBP. Never heard one either !!!!
Posted by The Watcher at 08:34

2 comments:

  1. John23 April 2013 at 09:49

    Best place to look for them is along the footpath that runs along the back of the pool- pause for a few minutes at one of the gaps in the vegetation where you can see the back of the reedbed and there's usually one or two about. Mainly winter visitors but I wouldn't be at all suprised if they breed on site. I usually pick them up by looking for the vibrations in the water as they move about- its amazing how easily and nimbly they move between the reeds. Stunning birds really.

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  2. The Watcher2 May 2013 at 11:07

    I have seen them at St Andrews quite often but being deaf does not help in looking for a shy bird.

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