Cloudy, a few sunny spells, 20º, early showers, light to
fresh W.
5 Magpies seen
just past the Bullshole and a couple of Jackdaws
in a tree nearby.
Quite a few (12) Yellowhammers still singing, also a few
Reed Bunting, Corn Bunting and Linnets.
Again, several Kestrels
seen, 7 in all on the other side of the village this time, also a Sparrowhawk dived into a hedgerow and
came out the other side being chased by a male Blackbird. More than the usual number of (20+) Red Kites probably
attracted to some areas of hay cutting and
several Buzzards.
A few Mistle Thrush
and Song Thrush noted, also a few Tit
flocks evident.
The “Reedy Ditch” still has Sedge and Reed Warblers
present and the odd Blackcap, Whitethroat and Chiffchaff heard in song in other areas.
A lot of activity around Manor Farm with Swallows and House Martins feeding over the fields close to the farm and 20+ House Sparrows around the farm
buildings.
Quite a few Stock
Doves seen today around 20 in all, and a tailless Green Woodpecker in Cholsey Churchyard.
Moorhen and Stock Doves feeding in garden this
evening and a couple of Hedgehogs
later and at least 2 Tawny Owls in
the trees in the garden last night.
2 Common Darters
seen looking very fresh and a few Red
Admiral, Marbled White, Large and Small White, Small
Tortoiseshell, Ringlets, Meadow Brown and a lot more Gatekeepers.
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