Was working in the garden before it rained, became aware of an unusual call which I knew I knew, if you see (or hear) what I mean. Then the penny dropped, Brambling.
There were 2, and I had superb view of a winter male, but unable to get my camera before it was gone, so here's a pic of one from 2 years ago, also in the garden but after the leaves had fallen
Also in the garden, or through it, were a few Swallows, a couple of Chiffchaff, and newly arrived Robins ticking away. Last Sunday there were hundreds of Chiffchaff, Mark trapped over 50, and among them was a 3M Blackcap with a Belgian ring - that means a bird hatched this year, but whether it hatched in Belgium, or was trapped and ringed there earlier in it's migration we may find out when the details are known
never seen a Brambling, lovely looking bird.
ReplyDeleteMandy and I are off to North Cambs for a week and Suffolk for two days from next saturday am so may see a few species there. I know there is barn owls at the farm we are staying at.