Monday dawned bright and sunny and having heard that Short Eared Owls and various Raptors were being seen at Burpham a visit was a must! As I approached the village a Red Kite soared over the car and I thought I was in for a good morning. Alas how wrong can one be!
As I wandered up towards Peppering Farm a covey of Grey Partridges crossed the road, paused momentarily before heading into the long grass and away. A few long distance cropped shots...
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| They've seen me! |
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| A quick dash... |
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..into the long grass and they were gone!
Then it was up to the dew pond and down the hill where a small flock of Fieldfares were feeding on the Hawthorn |
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Very skittish birds...they didn't stop long.
Few other birds about except for a two chaffinches and this Song Thrush..
So it was onto Arundel and Swanbourne Lake to locate the reported Firecrests...but alas, not a chance! |
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| Apart from the usual wildfowl and these Jackdaws...zilch! |
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Here's to a better trip next time! |
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