Potteric Carr Nature Reserve, Doncaster

11th May 2023

I visited this nature reserve, which is one of my favourite places to visit with its numerous marshes and hides. This time, however, there was little to see. The Black-winged Stilts that had nested and laid eggs just a few weeks ago were the victims of predation (probably a fox) and so they are no longer seen at the Piper Marsh, although there are reports that they may be found lurking at one of the other marshes within the reserve. The nest, however, is gone.

I could hear the Cettis Warbler in various areas and I was able to get a nice photo of a Reed Bunting, but all-in-all, it was a disappointing day. That said, being at a nature reserve is really never 'disappointing'.

Mishanook

Posted on June 13, 2023 05:10 PM by mishanook