My campaign in the village continues with some stupid o clock starts. Puddletown Water Meadows was the subject of the stake-out today and after a misty and slightly chilly start I decided to walk the lane and go on a passerine hunt.
Bird of the day turned out to be yet another Red Kite which was circling the fields at 1028hrs by my regular viewpoint. The bird was in no hurry to disappear drifting off WSW over the village. The bird re-appeared at 1105hrs over the house horse paddocks before drifting out of view once again over the village.
This is the 13th Red Kite of the year which is quite something in these parts. This species is known to habit the North of the county therefore it may be expanding its range. Today’s bird had a tail feather missing which distinguishes it from the other birds.
Blackcap numbers had increased today with a couple of female seen along the lane. Perhaps this was why the males were singing their heads off in various locations along the lane.
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Chiffchaff numbers were also good today with sparring birds also along the lane. A Siskin was heard and then seen passing overhead during the search.
Sunday is due to be cloudy I wonder if this will drop something in on the patch!
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