November 11, 2008

MOORHEN

Moorhen, Wanstead Park - March 2009 (JLethbridge)

Moorhen: Resident Breeding (common)

Moorhens are very common on almost all of the lakes and ponds in the borough, as well as along the River Roding.

At least 50 pairs breed in the borough, although it is difficult to census, as several females often lay their eggs in one nest.

2010 Winter Stats: 291 (37 more than 2009, peak count at each site)
  • Fairlop Waters - 65
  • Valentines Park - 41
  • Roding Valley Park - 35
  • South Park - 29
  • Wanstead Park - 28
  • Hainault Forest CP - 18
  • Eagle Pond - 16
  • Woodford Bridge Pond - 15
  • Wanstead Flats - 14
  • Goodmayes Park - 10
  • Woodford Green Ponds - 6
  • Knighton Woods - 6
  • Whitehall Plain - 2
  • Claybury Park -2
  • Westwood Road RG - 2
  • Happy Valley - 2
2009 Winter Stats: 254
  • Fairlop - 53
  • Wanstead Park - 41
  • Roding Valley Park - 33
  • Valentines Park - 32
  • Hainault Forest - 20
  • South Park - 20
  • Woodford Bridge Pond - 15
  • Goodmayes Park - 10
  • Wanstead Flats - 8
  • Knighton Wood - 8
  • Eagle Pond - 5
  • Other - 9

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