More foot it - nearing the end

As the end of month approaches, I’ve had to go further afield to get new species in my Foot it attempt, but at least on occasion, my efforts have paid dividends, as I’ve now surpassed by target and have seen 108 species. 

 Top; Argal Reservoir at dusk. Goosander in the distance. Bottom: the long-haul walks often mean that the return birding is in the dark.

Another Med Gull. This time at Swanpool

Here’s another update on my efforts: 

17^th Jan

Walked into work today in the hope of getting one or two, and on my way home managed this:

79. Tawny Owl -

21^st Jan

Long-haul effort today via Mylor Harbour, Carnon Downs and Deveron (c. 18 miles) got me a few additions:

80. Red-breasted Merganser

81. Pheasant

82. Nuthatch

83. Shelduck

84. Peregrine

85. Dunlin

86. Black-tailed Godwit

87. Reed Bunting

22^nd Jan

A sunny day  tour of the coast down to Rosemullion Head got me a few seabirds and one or two other extras, but surprisingly – no Stonechat!

88. Purple Sandpiper

89. Greylag Goose

90. Fulmar

91. Gannet

92. Kittiwake

93. Guillemot

94. Razorbill

25^th Jan

Crazy busy week at work with no birding until Fri, when I managed a trip down to College Reservoir and caught up with one or two I missed on my last visit.

95. Gadwall

96. Pochard

97. Goosander

98. Common Gull

99. Skylark

26^th Jan

A short wonder down to Swanpool in the Spring weather. Target reached!

100. Stonechat

101. Red-throated Diver

26^th Jan

Longest walk of the month today – c. 25 miles to Gwennap Sewerage Farm and then Deveron!!! Definitely paid off:

102. Yellow-browed Warbler

103. Green Sandpiper

104. Shoveler

105. Ringed Plover

106. Bar-tailed Godwit

107. Sandwich Tern

108. Marsh Tit