Ashdown Forest
An early 08.00 start saw 5 of us go off in search of the dartford warbler. I had done a recce earlier in the week and so was quite optimistic about finding at least one today.
- After a while, particularly when the sun came out, we spotted one as it took flight and flew away from us. A brief but quality view of this rare bird.
- stonechats were much in evidence and we must have seen at least 6.
- A couple of whinchats were very welcome sights.
- Shaun and Julie spotted the only male redstart to be seen.
- At least 25 "pre-school" linnets accompanied us throughout our walk.
- Surprisingly there were well over 100 hirundines around, the majority of which were house martins with some swallows interspersed.
A lovely couple of hours to start the day well.
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