House move went fine. Family are all settled in new house in North Baddesley. I have managed a couple of brief walks from the house to the countryside surrounding our village.
Found two areas both worth visiting regularly:
First is a large field of weedy ground with a few isolated bushes west of the village. Also has a good view of surrounding fields. Visited in the late afternoon dusk, hoping to maybe see an Owl, but no joy. Did see at least 2 Stonechats, 1 Buzzard, a few Meadow Pipits, etc.
Second location is south of the village and even closer to the house. it is mainly boggy woodland with Birch trees, and open areas of Bracken. My dawn visit was fairly quiet with a pair of Great Spotted Woodpeckers and Goldcrests the only worthwhile sightings. The copse however extends for a considerable distance south of the village, so I'll explore further when I get the chance.
Hoping to check out the East of the village this weekend.
Back garden overlooks a small brook and parkland with more Birch trees and a few very mature oaks. Plenty of birdlife from the back windows. Mainly common garden birds, highlight so far a female Blackcap. No House Sparrows in the area though.
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