Arrived on Lollingdon Hill this morning and bumped into Tony W, had not seen much except for a Hobby. 2 other Hobby reported in the area by DM today.
A Common Whitethroat and a couple of Blackcap in the hedgerow was about all. Just about to give up when a group of 5 Swallow came over the hill and started to feed along the track leading to the farm. Their presence seemed to disturb a few other birds that were feeding close to the banking. On a closer look there were 2 Stonechat and a Wheatear feeding along the field edge. Still present when I left.
3 Raven flew over heading towards the Downs and a meagre flow of Swallow passing thru and around half dozen Chiffchaff noted and a Yellow Wagtail over. A Couple of Reed Bunting with a small flock of Yellowhammer.
Also seen recently is several flocks of Starling, 10-50 birds, seen regularly working various fields around Cholsey.
Alan covered the Bunk line and River today. A Peregrine seen and 25-30 Yellow Wagtail present in one of the fields.
A Raven overhead and Grey Heron, Wheatear, Blackcap, Chiffchaff, 2 Kingfisher plus the regulars.
Mammals: Short-tailed Vole & Brown Hare.
Dragonflies: Migrant Hawker, Southern Hawker & Common Darter.
Butterflies: Brimstone, Large White, Small White, Common Blue, Red Admiral, Painted Lady, Speckled Wood & Meadow Brown.
Grey Heron courtesy Alan
Juv Yellowhammer courtesy Alan
Juv Goldfinch courtesy Alan
Yellow Wagtail courtesy Alan
Stonechat
Common Darter ↕
Little Owl taking in some sun.
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