Broadwater GP - 24th September 2021

 A productive session totalling 71 birds! That was a bit of a surprise but was managed by playing for Blue Tit, since the warbler calls didn't seem to be very successful. The Blue Tits responded, bringing other birds with them. It was a tussle between Blue Tit and Chiffchaff for leading species, and eventually it was Chiffchaff that won out.

Age 3 Chiffchaff showing 4 OGCs

3M Goldcrest

The evidence of outside interest and rumours concerning the site continues. Some trees close to the lake and marked with crosses are apparently due to be removed and a bird watching screen put in, meanwhile the boxes and tiles, presumably for monitoring wildlife are still on site, and this morning we also spotted a bat detector for recording calls.

There are also rumours that HS2 has bought the entire lake. We've also noticed that surrounding footpaths have been closed for access with security guards posted on many of them.

Not one but two pile drivers operating today. The first of these started just after 8am. The people that live near here must be so fed up with the disturbance.

Totals:  65 (6)

Robin - 1
Blackbird - 1
Blackcap - 10
Chiffchaff - 27 (1)
Goldcrest - 2 (2)
Long-tailed Tit - 1
Blue Tit - 22 (2)
Great Tit - 1 (1)