Warnham LNR - Water Rail

Water Rail - Barry Clough

Water Rail - Barry Clough

Water Rail - Barry Clough

These stunning images of the Water Rail which is currently using the Woodpecker Hide for regular lunch stops were taken by Reserve regular Barry Clough. For most of us it would be a great days birding to catch a brief glimpse of such an elusive bird but photographers last week were able to fill there memory cards as this little chap strutted his stuff in front of the feeders. Well done to Barry for the amazing pictures - what a lucky chap!

Redwing Bonanza at Warnham LNR

Redwing - Ian Nicol

As many of you are aware the bush in the front of the Visitor Centre at Warnham LNR always plays host to a greedy flock of Thrushes in late winter. After a few frosts the berries become soft enough for the birds to be able to digest and then they come in the 10's! Our highest count so far is 17 Redwing, 1 Song Thrush and 3 Blackbird all in one bush! If you are patient and quiet enough you can get some fantastic photos like the one above from reserve regular Ian Nicol. If anyone else has photos you would like to see on this blog then please do send them to The Warden