Cranes at Welney WWT Reserve

JeffH · #1 (**permalink**) 29-09-2011, 10:52 PM

Common (or European) Cranes have been present on the Welney Washes for several days now. I was there on Tuesday and there were 10 present, with the same number being seen the day before - all clearly visible from the main observatory

I also saw two Marsh Harriers, a Kingfisher, some Whooper Swans and a Curlew Sandpiper plus the usual seasonal ducks, geese and waders - well worth a visit.

Jeff
(Schedule 1 Licence holder for Kingfishers, Barn Owls and Avocets)

aeshna5 · #2 (**permalink**) 30-09-2011, 04:21 AM

That must have ben a great sight!

htcdude · #3 (**permalink**) 30-09-2011, 07:19 AM

Sounds like a good day out! Did you get any photos Jeff?

Nige

JeffH · #4 (**permalink**) 30-09-2011, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by aeshna5

That must have been a great sight!

Indeed it was, but made all the better by the fact that I was sat next to the recently retired former site manager of Lakenheath Fen RSPB reserve (and before that Titchwell Marsh) who is an acknowledged expert on Cranes and was able to identify several individual birds and gave me a fascinating account of some of his experiences with these majestic birds. Thank you Norman - I really enjoyed your company

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Originally Posted by htcdude

Sounds like a good day out! Did you get any photos Jeff? Nige

Just a couple of distant record shots I'm afraid and certainly nothing worth publishing here or elsewhere on the web. To be honest, I was so fascinated by just watching the birds and listening to Norman that it was at least an hour before I even thought about taking a photo!

Jeff
(Schedule 1 Licence holder for Kingfishers, Barn Owls and Avocets)