Quite a few local sightings this week, the birding highlight being a male Whinchat on the field near the house. Was amongst a family party of Stonechats, and wasn't immediately obvious.Perseverence paid off though and got good views. Field was fairly quiet with just Kestrel, Female Sparrowhawk, Whitethroat and Dunnock. Also saw a Stoat and several Roe Deer on How Lane.
3 species of Mammals in the street this week.. a Common Pipistrelle flying up and down in bright sunshine on Tuesday at 1pm! a Brown Rat where the stream leaves the village, and a young Hedgehog stuck while foraging in a bin bag. Also saw an adult Hedgehog this evening.
Went to Mottisfont, and was lucky enough to see one of the Barbastelle Bats. | 
