A hike out to the Lees then loop around to Lollingdon and back.
Lollingdon threw up some good birds today and some more good sightings along the river for Alan.
The Lees were fairly quiet but for Chiffchaff and Blackcap singing, a Grey Heron feeding in the “Long Ditch” and several Reed Bunting present. 1 Reed Warbler and at least 2 Sedge Warbler along the “Reedy Ditch”
The walk then to Lollingdon was uneventful with just Chiffchaff and Blackcap in song along with a couple of Common Whitethroat.
Lollingdon Hill was fairly active with a male Ring Ouzel, a male Whinchat, 2 Wheatear, a Kestrel, c6 Yellow Wagtail, 2 Pied Wagtail, 3 Corn Bunting, 2 Common Whitethroat and 2 Blackcap and a Raven overhead.
A quick call to both Alan and Tony who both arrived and saw the birds.
A Little Owl and another Ring Ouzel (female) nearby but she was not as obliging as the male and flew off along the hedgerow and was not seen again.
A steady walk back found good numbers of Yellowhammer and Reed Bunting and several more Common Whitethroat.
Alan took an early visit to the Marsh with Common Tern, Common Sandpiper and a pair of Tufted Duck. Along with the usual suspects on the Marsh.
Later in the day along the Bunk Line but somewhat quiet except for a handful of Yellow Wagtail at CSW.
Also some action in the garden with a male Blackbird feeding 3 young only for a male Sparrowhawk to take one of the youngsters 5 minutes later. A Mistle Thrush bathing in the garden and a small flock of adult and juvenile Starling feeding in the meadow early evening.
A Swift and a House Martin seen over Station road allotments this afternoon. Per Frederick Hurd.
Mammals: Brown Hare, Stoat and Roe Deer.
Butterflies: Brimstone, Orange Tip, Peacock and Speckled Wood.
Mammals: Brown Hare, Stoat and Roe Deer.
Butterflies: Brimstone, Orange Tip, Peacock and Speckled Wood.
Lots of photos today 😲
Wheatear
Whinchat courtesy Alan
Ring Ouzel ↕
Ring Ouzel courtesy Alan
Yellow Wagtail
Yellow Wagtail courtesy Alan
Wheatear
Kestrel
Whinchat
Male Blackbird feeding young
Sparrowhawk on prey
Mistle Thrush taking a bath ↕
First swift and house martin over Station Road allotments this afternoon
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