This morning started well, with a singing
Firecrest outside the back door in one of the ivy-clad Ash trees in the gully. It took a little while to locate, but I wonder whether it will remain through Spring ? After school drop- off I had a walk around various commons in West Sussex and on a bright sunny morning it was great to see
3 Dartford Warblers and a single
Woodlark. The Woodlark managed a single half-hearted display flight. I think one of the most evocative songs of any bird. Also around were plenty of
Linnet, Yellowhammer and a couple of pairs of
Stonechat plus a female
Crossbill.
I then had another attempt at Hawfinches at West Dean, but again drew a blank - I'm sure there around somewhere.
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| Woodlark - In song |
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| Woodlark - really needs to be heard, otherwise it fits in the small brown bird category. |
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| This is actually a Dartford Warbler on top of the scrub |
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