I managed to get three hours of birdwatching during my dinner hours this week at Acre Nook and Lapwing Pool. The Black-necked grebe has been present all week, and I spotted five mandarin ducks in the far pool at Acre Nook, which were new to me in the area. Unfortunately, I could only get scope views of them as they were too distant for the camera. Here are a few photos I managed to take this week.
Acre nook quarry with the new workings and Bosley Cloud in the background
Lapwings have totalled up to 500 over my three visits
A count of 46 Shoveler
26 Goosanders were on Acre Nook
Shelduck
Buzzard
Teal
Greenfinch
Wigeon have topped over 200 on both quarries
Tufted Duck
Canada Geese
I am starting to compile a life list for the area, which I will add to my web page over the coming days.