Bramblings in the fog

The feeding station in the fog today...

The full moon yesterday.

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A distinct lack of birding recently and not much to report.

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The pool at HGF finally dethawed at the end of last week. Opportunities to visit even for a brief look have been rare. Last time I was there around 30 Wigeon had been joined by a similar number of mixed aythya ducks. A female Goldeneye was present for one day.

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A few days ago a male Brambling was observed feeding at the back of the garden with the Chaffinches. Today I managed a visit to the feeding station and watched two Bramblings feeding with the Chaffinches - a male and a female. Interesting mix of birds there today all feeding:

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5 Grey Partridges

8 Yellowhammers

1 Reed Bunting

19 Chaffinches

2 Bramblings

3 Greenfinches

44 Tree Sparrows

8 House Sparrows

13 Starlings

1 Dunnock

1 Magpie

1 Jackdaw

1 Rook

6 Crows

2 Collared Doves

2 Woodpigeons

1 Blackbird

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At the moment I am putting down 4Kg of seed per day on average. Not surprising with that lot munching on it. I also find that I need to find somewhere else to buy seed now as the usual farm shop in Culcheth is closing and is currently running down its last stock. Hopefully the weekend will provide a birding opportunity, however given tonights weather forecast it looks like three more days of fog. Bugger!