Sunny spells, 17º, light SE.
An early afternoon visit to Cholsey Marsh, Cuckoo seen and heard ranging widely
from over the river at Little Stoke and eventually seen over the marsh.
Sedge Warblers
far the most vocal and numerous on the marsh, also at least 2 Reed Warblers, Blackcaps, 1 Garden Warbler,
several Whitethroats, Chiffchaffs, and 2 Willow Warblers still on the marsh and 2 Lesser Whitethroats, 1 close to the marsh and another near Bow
Bridge.
Young of both Coot and
Great-crested Grebe seen on the
river, the river is flowing reasonably fast and is higher than usual for this
time of year, hardly surprising given the rain we have had recently.
Both Green and Great-spotted Woodpeckers heard and
several Bullfinches in the
Blackthorn, Swallows and Swifts feeding over the marsh.
A walk out to Lollingdon hill saw the usual farmland species
and a couple of Roe Deer
encountered.
Song Thrush, Stock Dove, Great-spotted Woodpecker feeding in the garden along with the usual
and 4 Grey Squirrels also in the garden
today and a Sparrowhawk soaring
overhead.
A Jackdaw briefly
in the garden before being chased out by a Carrion
Crow!
The Moorhen on
the brook has at least 1 chick.
Many Banded
Demoiselles, 2 Broad-bodied Chasers,
2 Club-tailed Dragonflies and a Common Blue Damselfly.
Peacock, Small White, Small Tort, Brown Argus and
Speckled Wood Butterflies.
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