Visited Quainton Hill at first light. Absolutely nothing to be seen on the trek up the hill, but glad to say I wasn't totally exhausted by the time I got to the top, so must be getting fitter.. Might attempt taking the scope and tripod up there next week!
It is obviously easier to birdwatch downhill, as on the return journey I saw a lot more, and it turned out to be an enjoyable experience overall!
2 very vocal Ravens low over the hilltop was the first highlight. There are a few Ravens seen in Buckinghamshire, but these were my first ever in the county which was nice. Also three Golden Plover overhead.
On the sheltered Northern slope I feared the worst as the farmer was busy feeding his livestock, and the area was full of running sheep but the Wheatear was still there in a quieter area of the hillside. Joined by a second a couple of minutes later.. both were very bedraggled looking males.
Meanwhile at the Open University, my first singing Chiff-chaff of the year.
Strange how this spring, due to the weather blocking everything for the last couple of weeks, everything seems to have arrived at once. |