Chasing Mammals

This morning's visit to the Mill Lakes didn't produce any scarce migrants like the Pied Flycatcher that was seen nearby the previous day, but I did add Gadwall to the year list - a male and a pair were present. Gadwall tend to be present in small numbers through late autumn and winter, but none wintered here this year. Today's birds will be passing through on their way to a breeding site. A pair of Teal were also still around Mud Island. The only other notable sighting was Sparrowhawk hunting the woodland near Leen Pastures. Other highlights of the morning were a Red Fox being chased by a horse at Dawson's Corner, and four Brown Hare chasing about on the Golf Course.