Birding Dawsholm Park LNR During Lockdown

As promised, this is my second post featuring birds and landscapes seen locally during the Covid-19 lockdown. This time it covers Dawsholm Park LNR where I've seen 38 bird species in the period 23 April-22 May 2020, and a year total of 43.

The next post will be in c4 weeks time and feature breeding birds.

Remember to click on the photos to create a slideshow and enhanced viewing.

Woodland & Grassland - 5 May 2020

(Local) Oystercatcher feeding on grassland - 3 May 2020 

Woodland - 12 May 2020

Ring-necked Parakeet - 26 April 2020 

Great Spotted Woodpecker - 5 May 2020

Song Thrush - 3 May 2020 

River Kelvin at Dawsholm Park LNR - 20 May 2020 

Mallard duckling on River Kelvin - 20 May 2020

Cropped record shot of Dipper on River Kelvin - 22 May 2020 

Main park pond - 12 May 2020 

Two Mallard duckling on pond  - 12 May 2020 

Moorhen plus one of 3 young on pond - 22 May 2020

Highland Cattle - 18 May 2020

Looking south over the city - 12 May 2020

Finally, on walking to and from the LNR I also saw and heard a nice variety of birds with breeding Grey Wagtails and Raven being the most exciting. 

Grey Wagtail with food for young - F & C Canal - 5 May 2020

Record shot of juvenile Raven - 22 May 2020