The Annual RSPB Big Garden Bird Watch
Recently, we told you that we had discovered over 50 types of birds were living on the Estate. This Sunday saw the annual RSPB Big Garden Bird Watch take place and we organised an event so we could take part. Leanne, our Events Manager, had arranged for local bird expert, Phil Espin from the Lincolnshire Bird Club, to lead a group around the Parklands close to the Hall to record our count for the national survey. Some hardened bird enthusiasts turned out on the bright but cold, windy morning. Unfortunately, conditions were not ideal for birds as they tend to shelter from the wind.
Phil drew their attention to the different bird calls and was quick to help the group recognise more unusual species. We are delighted to say that redwings, tree creepers, great spotted woodpeckers were just some of the different types of bird sighted on the day. The group also saw a number of waterfowl including teal, greylag goose, tufted ducks and mallard. Woodcocks flew out of the marshland bulrushes which startled one unlucky fellow who nearly lost a wellie in the boggy mud.
