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Written by Rob C (photos Carol C)
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December to February.
The numbers of duck were steady at the beginning of December, with up to the 350 teals and over thirty mallards being present.  A little grebe and some coots were also seen. A Kingfisher was recorded on several occasions throughout December, but departed when the main pond and moat were frozen over with the onset of the severe cold spell of frost in late December; the pond and moat remained frozen until early January.Some of the teal and mallard used the Ramsbrook,where the water continued to flow. On the 24th December five dark-bellied brent geese were found on the marsh and later were seen feeding in a nearby wheat field.
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Written by Rob C (photos Carol C)
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December to February
By the first week in December large numbers of blackbirds  (around twenty eight and mainly males) and at least seven song thrushes were out feeding on the pastures. These were almost certainly visitors from Scandinavia. At the same time a mistle thrush was heard singing, proclaiming his territory! A massive flock of 150 finches were frequenting the meadow by the information centre.
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Written by Peter and Diane Innes
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THIS IS A RECORD OF A GUIDED WALK TO HALE DUCK DECOY, WITH PHOTOGRAPHS, BY PETER AND DIANE INNES, ON THE 14TH NOVEMBER 2009.
The group arrived at the access to the Decoy, with Rob, the ranger. Due to the muddy conditions, we had to enter the area from the road. The group was a mixed bunch but all were very interested in seeing the Decoy for the first time, especially the youngest member of the group, who was keen to use his new binoculars.
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Written by Rob C (Photos Carol C)
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 September -- November
During early September, the information boards were finally erected,at various points on the site, and were well received by the general public. They provide useful and interesting facts about the site and have generated many comments. Around this time, over 100 goldfinches were feeding on the seeds of knapweed,on the pastures, and continued to do so until the fields were mown.
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Written by Rob C (photos Carol C)
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September ~ November
Canada goose numbers reached 1250, feeding on Hale Marsh, but soon diminished to just a couple of hundred. The decrease was possibly due to shooting, which took place on the marsh, in early September. On the 17th September, an early party of 24 pink footed geese were seen, flying east, over the decoy wood.
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