The day began yesterday with an hour garden watch at
ridiculous o clock. A small flock of Canada Geese were the reward for my madness.
I then moved on to Holmethorpe Sand Pits where there are no time restrictions
unlike the London Wetland Centre (0930 – 1730hrs).
I recorded fifty seven species with plenty of juvenile birds
to sift through as I made my way around the site. A family party of Bullfinch
were observed on the Moors an area which I have regularly seen this species.
I saw my first UK Kingfisher of the year at Mercers Lake having
seen a couple of birds in Singapore. That adventure seems such a long time ago
now!
I was making my way back to Banstead Golf Course when the
A217 became snagged with traffic so I diverted to Canons Farm to have a wander
around whilst the situation cleared itself. I had earlier reported a Marbled
White from Holmethorpe (my first of the year) but soon realized they were
everywhere in the fields surrounding the old Legal and General building! A
handful of Yellowhammer was taking full advantage of the conditions. A Little
Owl was also heard calling and a Hobby passed overhead. Twenty seven species recorded in a couple of hours
stay.
By the time I reached Banstead Golf Course the sun was at
its hottest many birds sitting tight and not singing much. Fourteen species
recorded during my search in the more shaded areas.
I am still configuring a battle plan for the autumn period
which will include a couple of days a week bird banding at Queen Mary’s
Reservoir with the Hersham Ringing Group!
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