Passing through Warrington this morning, I couldn’t resist calling in to Houghton Green Pond to see the Yellow-browed Warbler found on Tuesday by Colin Davies. It had been years since my last visit, and I was immediately struck by how much the site had changed.
Houghton Green Pond
I met up with Colin while I was there, and it wasn’t long before we heard the warbler calling in some sycamore trees. Moments later, it flew into the willows in front of us, offering prolonged and excellent views—a real treat.
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| Yellow-browed warbler |
This was a fantastic find by Colin on his patch, and it was lovely to return to the site after so many years. Other notable birds included a Green Sandpiper and 16 Wigeon, adding to a very enjoyable morning’s birding.