Monday, August 25, 2008 - Hoe Lane Buzzards |
Checked out the Stubble field along Hoe Lane this morning, and was amazed to see 28 Buzzards from the gate.
Not sure where the extra 20 have come from, but quite an impressive site.
The Dog walkers' field at the North Baddesley end of Hoe Lane had 2 Juvenile Stonechats, but not much else.
Misslebrook Lane turf fields had a good number of Gulls this morning. Mostly Black Headed, with about 15 Herring Gulls, and a Common Gull. Couldn't see the Wheatears there today.
Kathleen (my Partner) got a fright last night when a pretty substantial Moth flew into her face! I managed to catch it after it settled on a curtain, and identified it as an "Old Lady". A first for me, so I was well happy!
Casbrook Common yesterday had a Lesser Whitethroat showing well with Chiff Chaffs, Blackcap and a Greater Whitethroat. Plenty of mud there, but no Waders. Figured there was a good chance of seeing a Green Sandpiper there. Area is old landfill by the look of it, with an abundance of Buddleia bushes. Must be heaving with Butterflies in the high summer! I only check the area out on Sundays when the adjacent workings are closed. |
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