Had a good look around Quainton Hill before work this morning. Figured no other birder had been up here for at least a month, so there was a chance of seeing something different!
Certainly better than my last check in July which was predictably dull, with only Whitethroat and Lesser Whitethroat seen.
Highlights today were a Spotted Flycatcher, and several Willow Warblers marking the start of Autumn migration! Also saw a Family of 5 Whitethroats including at least 3 juveniles, 3 Great Spotted Woodpeckers, Green Woodpecker, 3 Buzzards and a few Linnets.
In the nearby villages, Swallows have started to assemble in fairly large flocks.
Two of the Willow Warblers were singing, but sounded very hesitant and quiet.. Not a patch on the typical song of this species. | 
