2 male Wheatears were on a tilled field late morning (1 much brighter than the other is thought to be the Greenland race). Also of interest Goldcrest, Meadow Pipit and 3 Reed Warblers (L & A Corrall).
Earlier a Cuckoo sang along with 5 Whitethroats and a Sedge Warbler (JP).
Treecreeper, both Pink Feet and a Lapwing were of note (K. Bannister/CG).
Wheatears (Dave Standish)
79 species were recorded in April. Well done everybody.
Storrs Mill to Ardsley Viaduct
4 Buzzards, Kingfisher, 7 Sand Martin's showing interest in nesting in the river bank, 2 Grey Wagtails, 2 Grey Partridges and 1 R.L. Partridge.
Butterflies included Holly Blue, 10m & 4f Brimstone, 36 male Orange-tip & 29 Peacock.
7 Large Red Damselflies were on the wing & Green and Sloe Shield Bugs were about (Chris Parkin).
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