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.
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| Brown Hares |
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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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