6 November 2022 - Hollingworth Lake

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2 Siskin, Redpoll (h), 2 Goldcrests, Redwings; Shaw Moss: 2 Snipe, several Meadow Pipits, Kestrel, Rook

This morning began calm and clear, with a vivid blue sky, but gradually became overcast.  The pair of Siskin were again in residence in the Alders with Goldfinch, and I managed to capture the male this time.  As the flock flew off, I could hear a Redpoll.  A nice drake Teal was visible on the reserve from the path, and several Redwings were about, but as usual were quite wary; a pair of Bullfinch flitted alongside the path.  At Turnough, a party of 11 Long-tailed Tits moved through, and as I reached Shaw Moss, a female Kestrel flew past. 

Two Snipe were at the back of the watery patch at Shaw Moss, and several Meadow Pipits fed along the marshy edge.  Just before departing, I heard what sounded like a Rook, and spotted it just as it disappeared in the direction of Milnrow.  It was indeed a Rook (confirmed by photo, but not worth publishing).

Siskin, 1/640 sec, f/7.1, 500 mm, ISO 2000

Siskin , 1/500 sec, f/7.1, 500 mm, ISO 2500

Woodpigeons, 1/500 sec, f/7.1, 500 mm, ISO 250 (view full size image)

Teal, 1/640 sec, f/7.1, 500 mm, ISO 1000 (view full size image)

Redwing, 1/2500 sec, f/7.1, 500 mm, ISO 1250 (view full size image)

Kestrel, 1/2000 sec, f/7.1, 500 mm, ISO 1000 (view full size image)

Meadow Pipits, 1/640 sec, f/7.1, 500 mm, ISO 2500