Approx 12Km walk 10:00 – 16:00
67 bird species, seen/heard
4 Grey Heron, 2 along the Thames and 2 on farmland (streams) to the west.
Buzzard and Red Kite prominent, 1 Sparrowhawk and 3 Kestrel.
Both young of Coot and Moorhen on the river now, with several Moorhens breeding on the farmland streams.
Only 1 Lapwing seen and the fields they are probably breeding in was being patrolled by at least 4 Carrion Crows!
Tawny Owl heard at 04:30 this morning.
4 Lesser Blackback Gulls flew E, first gulls for a while.
4 Lesser Blackback Gulls flew E, first gulls for a while.
4 Kingfisher, 3 along the Thames (2 nest sites) and 1 flew over the railway (Bunkie line).
Skylarks common.
Swallows and House Martins around in fair numbers now and 4+ Swift seen over the village.
All 3 Wagtail species seen today with 2 Grey at a usual breeding site, 1 Pied near the sewage works and 4 Yellow at several locations.
Both young of Song and Mistle Thrush seen being fed by adult birds.
8 species of Warbler, the commonest being Whitethroat, followed by Sedge Warbler then Blackcap and Chiffchaff. 6 Lesser Whitethroat mainly along the Thames but 1 out near Lollingdon.
Goldcrest heard singing at four separate locations.
Good numbers of Finches and Buntings around.
Dragonflies.
2 Broad-bodied Chasers, 3 Common Clubtails and 8+ Banded Demoiselles.
Butterflies.
Red Admiral, Small Tortoiseshell, Peacock, Brimstone, Speckled Wood, Holly Blue, a Small Blue, Small White, Large White, Orange Tip, Green-veined White.
Garden.
Frequent visitors recently include Mallard (1♀ and 3♂), Moorhen, Wood Pigeon, Collared Dove, Dunnock, Robin, Song Thrush, Mistle Thrush, Blackbird, Goldcrest, Wren, Great Tit, Blue Tit, Carrion Crow, Starling, House Sparrow, Chaffinch, Goldfinch, Greenfinch, and House Martins visiting 2 nest sites.
Less frequent, Sparrowhawk, Great-spotted Woodpecker, Long-tailed Tit, Coal Tit, Treecreeper, and Rook.
Hedgehog is another regular visitor
Hedgehog is another regular visitor
Blackcap and Chiffchaff singing nearby daily.
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