Another glorious day at Weirwood.
- Snake Survey No 2 produced no snakes but a good show of voles, mice, a shrew, toads and a frog.
- At least 6 Snipe were disturbed by us as we carried out the survey.
- Highlight of the morning however was the sight of the first Bluebells - we saw at least 3! The place was bursting with life so I expect the numbers to explode later on this week.
In the afternoon I dashed down to Charleston Reedbeds to see the pair of Garganey that had been there for over 24 hours.
- They were showing well all the time I was there. Paul Stevens kindly allowed me to use his photograph of the drake swimming on the flooded field east of the river.
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| courtesy of Paul Stevens |
With time to spare I decided to go to Hope Gap and look for my first Wheatear of the year.
- Unfortunately things didn't work out for me but I did have some consolation by way of sightings of a Raven, several Meadow Pipits, at least 2 Skylarks and several Stonechats.
Can you imagine a more delightful backdrop as you look for, but fail, to see migrant birds!
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| Seven Sisters |
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