9th February: Winter duck calls

In the third instalment of our bird  'audio guide', we are showcasing the calls of various duck species seen and heard at Lindisfarne NNR. These can be seen at various points across the Reserve, including Budle Bay, the Fenham-le-Moor hide and also the Lough on Holy Island. Why not spend a day on the NNR to see if you can spot them all before the end of this winter?

Goldeneye



Wigeon



Teal



Tufted Duck



Long-tailed duck



Pintail

3rd February: Wild wader calls

Last week we brought you the calls of geese that can be heard around Lindisfarne NNR. This week, some wintering wader calls can be heard right here on the blog. Flocks of small waders may flight past quickly as you're watching from the Fenham-Le-Moor hide or near the causeway, so having a sound guide to various waders can be useful for identification.

Redshank


Turnstone


Golden plover


Curlew


Bar-tailed godwit