Friday 7th April 2023
Old Lodge NR, Sussex
I joined Martin, John and Mark for a delightful walk around Old Lodge NR.
- We heard, then saw a woodlark quite soon after we started our walk. It was perched at the top of a distant tall tree. Later on, near the end of our walk we saw a second bird - again on the top of the tree but this time within range of Mark's camera.
- Soon afterwards we found our first willow warbler of 2023 as it sang loudly from the top of a distant tree.
- We saw at least 3 and probably 5 redstarts as we moved round the reserve.
- The most satisfying sighting was of 2 Dartford warblers that Mark spotted on the path ahead of us. They flew into the gorse bushed a few feet away and gave great views for a short time.
Not too many birds seen - but some cracking ones!
2023 species count = 141
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