Another rather damp day but tempted out by a Red-backed Shrike that had been seen out at Churn just a few kilometres away.
Went out for it this morning but the rain too heavy so decided to try later and a call from TW around 13:00 got me out again. Unfortunately the rain persisted so had to wait around 3 hours before it eased enough for the shrike to show itself.
Alerted by a Whitethroat and Blackcap giving alarm calls, the shrike eventually appeared on the top of a nearby bush. It then flew to another nearby (c80m away) bush were it stayed for a time allowing the couple of us there to see it reasonably well and for me to get a few record shots.
Other species noted were Red Kite, Buzzard, Lesser Blackback Gull, Curlew, Mistle Thrush, Starling, Linnet, Yellowhammer, and Corn Bunting.
Individuals of 3 butterfly species seen braving the weather, Large White, Gatekeeper and Meadow Brown.
A rather damp looking Green Woodpecker in the meadow this evening.
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