The weather was kind to us this morning, no rain or strong winds, and 16 of us enjoyed a walk around our newest nature reserve: Downton Lakes.
Many thanks to David Horne who gave us background information on the site and hopes for the future.
We spotted (or heard) 29 species of Birds (listed below) and an Orange Tip butterfly.
Our next walk will be on 25th May, meeting at Keyhaven Bird Observatory. Hope to see you there.
| Buzzard (2) FO | Sand Martin (20) FO | Swallow (2) FO |
| Canada Goose (18) | House Martin (1) FO | Black Headed Gull (3) FO |
| Tufted Duck (9) | Stonechat (2) | Mediterranean Gull (1) FO |
| Wren (2) HO | Moorhen (1) | Mallard (2) |
| Blackcap (2) HO | Little Grebe (2) | Shelduck (2) |
| Coot (4) & 2 nests | Blackbird | Great Tit |
| Skylark (2) | Robin | Bluetit |
| Wood Pigeon (6) | Wheatear (3) | Goldfinch (1) |
| Greater Spotted Woodpecker (2) HO | Chiffchaff (3) HO | Whitethroat (1) |
| Pheasant (4) | Carrion Crow |