Spent most of the weekend in the new forest, camping.
Weather was extremely hot so most of the time was spent looking for shade in the deep forest. Despite the weather and time of year a few typical New Forest species were seen including Redstart, Marsh Tit, Spotted Flycatcher, Buzzards, Nuthatch and treecreeper. Had plenty of Crossbills overhead, and also a Raven, and decent views of Nightjars as we returned home from the pub!

Ventured out into Shatterford on Sunday morning but the birdlife was very limited with only a very distant Dartford Warbler of note. Did however see my first Grayling Butterfly, and also Silver Washed Fritillaries and a few commoner species.

Monday evening, I had planned to go to Keyhaven, but decided on a more local venue, and after a quick, fairly fruitless scan around the nearby field on Hoe Lane, I intended to go to Baddesley Common. However, some really dark rainclouds forced me to change my plans again! and I ended up skirting the bad weather, and headed to Skidmore. Spent an hour or so walking the Test Valley way, and had a very productive time seeing Hobby, Barn Owl, Green Sandpipier, Grey Wagtail, and two Ravens high overhead.
Yet to find out what I have missed at Keyhaven and Baddesley Common!