Friday 28 April 2017

Friday April 28

Today I was joined by Richard L and Richard B. Yes I know, the three Dicks. The weather was grey with some drizzle at first, but eventually dried up, with the sun peaking out for a while.

My companions enjoy a good walk in the countryside and although keen to see and hear any birds available, were just as happy looking at bluebells and hares, which was just as well.

Brown Hares
Bluebells in Bannams Wood
We did hear a lot of birds singing, the best being the continued presence of the Grasshopper Warbler, a fly over Yellow Wagtail, and at least three Lesser Whitethroats.

The other ornithological highlight was spotting a Lapwing chick in the flash field. Also present was a Green Sandpiper, and four Teal. These will no doubt have left by next Saturday, when a bird count competition is planned involving this patch and others in the Midlands.

A Grey Heron showed well in the pool
At least three Wheatears are still present on the ploughed field, and Common Whitethroats are on the increase and becoming more visible.

Common Whitethroat
The Sedge Warbler was still singing at the dragonfly pools, but the Coot chicks have been reduced to three.

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