Plenty of Jackdaws plus Crow and Magpie. Conspicuous by their absence - Swift and Swallow. Follow the path that runs north round the edge of B&H golf course on the right and overlooks West Hove golf course on the left. More standard fare included at least 12 Whitethroats, Chiffchaff, Blackcap, Yellowhammer and Corn Bunting. I have never heard or seen one before in real time - only ever watched YouTube videos and heard recordings. I did attempt to record on my mobile phone but sadly not very successful due to wind and nearby Song Thrush. I have included approximate map reference (TQ269089). The only bird which comes to mind is Marsh Warbler? I accept this would be highly unusual but I can't offer any alternative suggestion. I couldn't get closer without invading the scrub from the path. There was an adjacent Song Thrush singing and the mystery bird then seemed to offer a couple of the Song Thrush's phrases. The bird remained unseen. I then heard elements of Nightingale song, a few Nightingale type croaks, a few short whistles and Blackcap type scratchy notes. Tried to latch onto what I initially thought was a Garden Warbler singing. Bird Wall Art Limited Edition Print A beautiful red kite soaring on the thermals with those gorgeous long fingered primary feathers spreading on the wind. Thank you, Alan.ĭid my usual circuit today at the back of Hangleton (Round Hill), around the edge of B&H golf course, Monarch's Way and into Benfield Valley and returning via the course of the old Dyke Valley Railway trail. Several Buzzards, two Red Kites and a Grey Heron in flight contributed to a total of about twenty species that I saw but there were more species heard by others in our party.Ī good morning out with friends. Whilst late in the day one Woodlark was seen briefly on the heathland.Ī few attractive invertebrates drew our attention: a golden Broad-bodied Chaser, a Beautiful Demoiselle and a Speckled Yellow Moth posed well. Distinguishing the songs of Blackcap and Garden Warbler challenged us as usual.Īn obliging female Yellowhammer and a pair of Stonechat were the most popular sightings. Willow Warblers and Chiffchaffs, Whitethroats, Wrens and Robins were plentiful. Lots of birdsong was heard but getting good views of the small birds was not as easy as hearing them amongst the leafy branches of the wooded parts of the reserve. There is a gift shop, information centre and small café.On a pleasantly warm morning RSPB Volunteer, Alan, guided sixteen people on a gentle four mile round walk. Red Kite Over Oxfordshire Linocut And Monoprint by Deborah Champion, the perfect gift for 45.00 Explore more unique gifts in our curated marketplace. You could even see a rare white red kite.There is a charge of £5.00 for adults reduced to £4.50 for senior citizens and £3.00 for children, this goes towards the running costs of the rehabilitation centre and the food. There is no way to describe the frenzied action that takes place as the food is laid out, the air becomes alive with well over 200 red kites as they swoop down from all directions to grab a tasty morsel without landing then veer off to eat on the wing before swooping back in for seconds and thirds. Each group have their own perch and as feeding time nears so the birds come even closer. Not just red kites but ravens, other corvids and buzzards. The red kite is a scavenger bird that was once very rare across the UK and even became extinct in Scotland in the 19th century. Arrive at the farm well in advance of feeding time and pick your spot in one of the purpose built hides that overlook the feeding station then watch as the birds come to roost. Whether you're interested in birds or not this spectacle will truly amaze you.
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