Redwing certainly arrived today in force with hundreds seen.
Alan had several hundred out along the Bunk line area and I had 100+ out at Lollingdon and a flock of 200+ over the Bullshole.
Appears to be a good arrival of Song Thrush with them, with increased sightings in both areas and a few more Blackbird noted.
Lollingdon hill hosted a single Stonechat, a couple of Chiffchaff, a single Corn Bunting and 12 Mistle Thrush. 2 Raven overhead flying south west.
It appeared a lot of small birds were on the move today with 5 Siskin, lots of Meadow Pipit, Skylark, Goldfinch, Chaffinch , Linnet and Yellowhammer. Presumably some of this was local movements but some was distinctly southerly.
A Little Egret seen by Alan along the Bunk line heading towards the village area.
3 Sparrowhawk, both Green and Great-spotted Woodpecker, a Kestrel, 3 Jay and 2 more Mistle Thrush by the church.
Lots going on out there today but still have not found the big one!
Mammals: Brown Hare.
From Tony Rayner: “My moth trap last night produced a few interesting moths.
The star was a Dotted Chestnut - a species rated as notable and only then in the south.
Another seasonal moth was notable for the large numbers – 8 Green Brindled Crescents”.
Mammals: Brown Hare.
From Tony Rayner: “My moth trap last night produced a few interesting moths.
The star was a Dotted Chestnut - a species rated as notable and only then in the south.
Another seasonal moth was notable for the large numbers – 8 Green Brindled Crescents”.
Redwing courtesy Alan
Rather tired looking Song Thrush
Stonechat
Long-tailed Tit
Dotted Chestnut courtesy Tony Rayner
