Plenty of summer visitors now establishing territories on the Common. Willow Warblers, Chiff-Chaffs and Blackcaps all disputing territorial boundaries. Linnets, Stonechats, Lapwings, Skylarks and Blackbirds all very prominent, plus a mystery "buzzing" call overhead that I need to find out what it is. Have a feeling it is something fairly common, with a flight call that I'm not familiar with.
Also 4 Swallows over Hoe Lane looked to be staying in the area as opposed to migrating north.
Lunchtime at Skidmore had more Chiff Chaffs, and Blackcaps, plus 2 Shelduck on the flooded field (which looks to be rapidly drying up!)
Myotis Bats around the house are Natterers. Watched them gleaning insects off the Oak trees last night, and also had close views of a Soprano Pipistrelle which feeds along the airspace over the back gardens.
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