Yesterday was more like it. The wind went slightly to the south and abated at least for early morning. A female Montagu's Harrier hunted the meadows at breakfast. Walking round our area I was pleased to find Whitethroats, Blackcaps and Garden Warblers about and singing too. A single Bonelli's Warbler sang from pines as did a newly arrived Tree Pipit. Two male Redstarts in the garden and Nightingales sand and Cuckoos were also very noticeable. The highlight for me though was finding a smart Ortolan Bunting posing for the camera.
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| The Ortolan Bunting |
Today was a bit cooler but still a few migrants. Tree Pipits were obvious with at least 6 around. More Cuckoo activity and a few more Nightingales. New was an Orphean Warbler singing continuously from an area of scrub.
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| Tree Pipit |
I also assessed the Corn Buntings we have in our small community. I reckon we have at least 12 singing males in quite a small area. Probably more than the breeding population in many an English County now.
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