A walk along the River Hull from Sculcoates to Ennerdale

A morning walk along the river Hull from Sculcoates, along Air street and then taking the left bank walk by B&Q. A dull, cloudy, dark day, the river running full at high tide. The first surprise, and bird species number 69 for the year is a Peregrine (top shot), that flies over me, laden with a feral pigeon. It takes the pigeon to a ledge in a large building and then promptly leaves in the same direction it came. 

Calling Greenfinch.

Drake Mallard in the river.

Moorhen.

Redshank. This one and a roost of 3 near B&Q were the only ones of the day.

I walk along the grassy river bank, flushing a Grey Heron. Three Cormorants rest on their usual perch atop a pylon. As I get to Ennerdale I cross Sutton Bridge and return by the river bank along Oak Road Playing fields. A wren sings, triggering a Cetti's Warbler (number 70), who sings from the reedbed on the opposite side. I manage some recordings of the song, as it's customary, I fail to spot it.

Song Thrush singing by Oak Road lake.