Covenham + Saltfleet Haven

Roy Harvey · **Joined:** Thu Dec 30, 2004 10:23 pm **Posts:** 956

Two G N Divers still at Covenham Res. today.

At Saltfleet Haven, a mixed flock of about 300 Twite & Snow Buntings - about 55% Twite.
Could be the group that were at Theddlethorpe, unless they are still there?
Also a Merlin at Saltfleet - seen attacking the finch/bunting flock.

Roy

Chris Grimshaw · **Posted:** Wed Dec 09, 2009 5:48 pm

Along with the divers there were two green sandpipers, one barn owl, at least one grey wagtail and at least 243 cormorant

John Walker · **Posted:** Wed Dec 09, 2009 6:32 pm

Hi Roy no passerines on the Theddlethorpe salicornia marsh on sunday
just 2 stock doves and a few waders,and 192 crows on the foreshore,
so it is likely those are the same SB and TW cheers John.

Nick Clayton · **Posted:** Wed Dec 09, 2009 7:25 pm

Are the Divers frequenting any particular area of Covenham, not that I mind walking around the reservoir but I may try for them one lunch time and time is a bit limited.

Roy Harvey · **Joined:** Thu Dec 30, 2004 10:23 pm **Posts:** 956

Thanks for that John.

The twite/bunting flock were very nervous today, due to the presence of the Merlin.
No sign of Shore Larks.

Nick,
When we were there the divers favoured the West side - which was good as the sun was in our favour, but as you know, they can cover a large area. I would park at the North end first and take a look from the top of the steps.

Roy

Nick Clayton · **Posted:** Wed Dec 09, 2009 8:09 pm

Thanks Roy

Chris Grimshaw · **Posted:** Wed Dec 09, 2009 11:15 pm

The diver I saw was in the corner by the yacht club Nick. I don't know where the other one was but Russell had seen them both together shortly before I arrived.

The other thing that was going on was that workmen were cutting the trees down on the south side of the reservoir. For what reason I haven't a clue

Nick Clayton · **Posted:** Thu Dec 10, 2009 4:10 pm

Thanks Chris

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