The Goldfinch flock, about 20, is still around visiting several garden feeders daily, mostly in the mornings. During the afternoon small flocks of Fieldfare were flying over in several directions. Two Goldcrest were in the hedge at the road bend and a Kestrel was hunting in the fields next to the Moors lane.
An afternoon walk over the Bittesby Township area and back along the old railway track (now renamed Bittesby wood) produced some sightings. This area is quite good as it has been in a higher stewardship scheme for many years, but now threatened by development plans. A Green Woodpecker was looking for food on the ground (ants their favourite), it saw me and flew off further only allowing a distant photo.
Several Fieldfare and Redwing were flying over high and Skylark was heard. On the recently sown fields more than 20 Carrion Crows, ~50 Woodpigeons, ~15 Stock Doves, Jackdaws, Rook and ~40 Starlings were feeding.
In the game/bird cover area about 12 Yellowhammers, a few Chaffinch and Reed Buntings were feeding and looking for cover.
Walking along the brook I surprised a Kingfisher which call loudly and quickly flew off along the brook. Its not ideal habitat for Kingfishers, but every now and then one puts in an appearance.
An afternoon walk over the Bittesby Township area and back along the old railway track (now renamed Bittesby wood) produced some sightings. This area is quite good as it has been in a higher stewardship scheme for many years, but now threatened by development plans. A Green Woodpecker was looking for food on the ground (ants their favourite), it saw me and flew off further only allowing a distant photo.
In the game/bird cover area about 12 Yellowhammers, a few Chaffinch and Reed Buntings were feeding and looking for cover.
Walking along the brook I surprised a Kingfisher which call loudly and quickly flew off along the brook. Its not ideal habitat for Kingfishers, but every now and then one puts in an appearance.
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