29/4/20 Wharncliffe Chase (south)

The 3 Dotterel showed well, seen not far from where they were yesterday and lived up to their tame reputation by coming so close they were clearly visible to the naked eye. Another birder reported 2 more towards the northern end of the Chase although I wasn’t able to verify.

Another excellent addition to the year list was a reeling Grasshopper Warbler (thanks Malcolm for the tip-off) singing hidden in reeds by some small pools. A Cuckoo called from the woodland fringe and a Raven flew east across the Chase mobbed by a crow allowing size comparison to be seen. A Tree Pipit called briefly plus up to 10 Linnets were around a breeding colony. Male Reed Bunting and Curlew also seen.