Cloudy, 14º, light W.
A visit to Cholsey marsh and Lollingdon hill today, the
marsh had at least 5 singing Chiffchaff,
a singing Willow Warbler and Sedge Warbler, a Treecreeper, 2 Long-tailed
Tit, at least 3 Bullfinch
present, a couple of Reed Bunting, 2
Water Rail, both Great-spotted and Green Woodpecker and a Grey
Wagtail flew overhead.
A Kingfisher
opposite Ferry lane and a couple of Great
Crested Grebe on the river.
A ♂
Peregrine flew over Westfield road
as we drove up to the hill and a little later we had 3 Raven fly over heading towards the downs.
A ♀
Sparrowhawk present on the hill
briefly before flying towards the village, 2 Meadow Pipit, 6+ Yellowhammer,
3 Corn Bunting, 4 Linnet and 2 Redwing.
We also watched 5 Red
Kite in the distance performing various aerobatics and at one point two of
the Kites clutched talons and began spinning down earthwards for what seemed
like ages before letting go and sailing off to join the others. Quite a
display!
Peacock and Small Tortoiseshell butterflies seen at
both sites.
Yellowhammer
Yellow Dung-Fly (courtesy Loren)
Small Tortoiseshell (courtesy Loren)
Peacock
Blackthorn blossom (courtesy Loren)
Sweet Violet (courtesy Loren)
Marsh Marigold
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