EO: 42 reasons to take your binoculars fishing!

1. Kingfisher,
2. Tawny Owl,
3. Buzzard,
4. Kestrel,
5. Greater Spotted Woodpecker,
6. Treecreeper,
7. Wren,
8. Long tailed tit,
9. Blue tit,
10. Great tit,
11. Chiff chaff,
12. Willow warbler,
13. Reed warbler
14. Reed Bunting,
15. Linnet,
16. Chaffinch,
17. House sparrow,
18. Robin,
19. Black cap,
20. Dunnock,
21. House sparrow,
22. Pied Wagtail,
23. Goldfinch
24. Bullfinch,
25. Swallow,
26. Swift,
27. Sandmartin,
28. Housemartin,
29. Song Thrush,
30. Mistle Thrush,
31. Blackbird,
32. Mallard,
33. Coots,
34. Moorhen,
35. Heron,
36. Oyster catcher,
37. Pheasant,
38. Wood Pidgeon,
39. Collard Dove,
40. Magpie,
41. Crow,
42. Jackdaw,

This weekend I've been seeking out some of our Kingfishers (with ideas of getting a photo), and as you can see, whilst out and about I've come across quite abit of other wildlife!
The above list is by no means an exhaustive record of all the species on site, that will probably take me quite alot longer than a weekend!
So I know I'll have a pair of binoculars and a wee bird book in my pocket from now on!

I did get a photo in the end by the way! At 5:59 am! You can see my photo (though it's quite rubbish and there's branches in the way) online at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/edrinkall/4785364129/

I also got to see the Tawny Owl take a bat on the wing, right above my head! This is quite a rare behaviour to witness, though I'm pretty sure the bats were more surprised than me!

Hope you're all enjoying your summers!
Em