Tuesday, 21 March 2017

21st March - sunny at first becoming cloudy during the day, light shower late, Sw blustery at times, 10C

About 0930h a small mixed flock of Fieldfare/Redwing and Starling flew over northward.  The Stock Doves were displaying near the field barn this morning where they nest and a few Meadow Pipits were heard flying around.

A quick look at the Cotesbach pools field this afternoon revealed ~ 50 Pied Wagtails still, but with much chasing activity suggesting they will soon be dispersing further afield to breed.  With them was ~ 25 Meadow Pipits and a pair of Linnet.

A male Goldfinch was singing from the Ash tree and a couple of long-tailed tits were foraging. A couple of Buzzard were around calling as they patrolled over head.  Suddenly a large flock of Jackdaw flew over, heading towards the landfill area nearby.  A cock Pheasant strutted around the field edge showing off.

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