December 2003 Summary
2003 drew to a close with some more good site rarities. An unconfirmed report of two Eider would be a first record for SBR. Other interest was provided by a Shelduck and some less common ducks. A Tawny Owl was again heard.
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Species |
Highest Count |
Date |
Notes |
| Cormorant | 60+ | 24th | |
| Little Grebe | 3 | 24th | |
| Grey Heron | 3 | 26th | |
| Canada Goose | 34 | 1st | |
| Barnacle Goose | 2 | 13th | Presumably feral birds |
| Greylag Goose | 2 | 5th | Presumably feral birds |
| Shelduck | 1 | 3rd/6th | Possibly two different individuals |
| Gadwall | 2 | 22nd | Pair |
| Wigeon | 8 | 27th | |
| Teal | 20 | 22nd | |
| Pintail | 4 | 30th | Also 1 bird on 9th |
| Shoveler | 6 | 6th | |
| Tufted Duck | 18 | 27th | |
| Pochard | 48 | 27th | |
| Eider | 2 | 6th | Unconfirmed report |
| Peregrine | 2 | 9th/20th | 1 bird seen several times during the month |
| Lapwing | 150 | 6th | In flight over the reservoir |
| Kingfisher | 2 | 27th | Also 1 on 22nd |
| Goldcrest | 2 | 22nd |