Farmland Specialists
Slightly warmer today although not exactly a heat wave! The fact that a few Swift went through the reserve late afternoon can only be a good omen.
Starting off with news from around the reserve and on it with a selection of farmland specialists. Good numbers of Corn Bunting singing on territories opposite the reserve.
The stubble field beyond the derelict farm house also had Grey Partridge and a distant Yellow Wagtail. Two Yellow Wagtail were seen along Curlew Lane.
Beyond the end of the Reed Bed Walk at the end of Long Hedge Yellowhammer singing again. The Long Hedge area has a few singing Whitethroat as well as Willow Warbler, Chiffchaff and Blackcap. Ten Wheatear in 'Wheatear Field' and one White Wagtail there. Corn Bunting by the Railway Line.
A few less Whimbrel in from early afternoon but otherwise almost identical counts from yesterday.
Tawny Owl showed well up until 1pm between the Janet Kear and UU Hides.
At least 80 species recorded on the reserve today!
