Incredibly, a 'cream-crown'
Marsh Harrier flew over the farm again today, this time heading WNW before departing to the north and in view between 09:40 and 09:45. It's tempting to speculate that it could be yesterday's individual returning, having lingered in the wider local area overnight. The southern side of the farm was scoured for grounded migrants but a
Willow Warbler feeding in the bean crop in Broadfield was the only obvious example. A number of dispersing juvenile
Chiffchaffs were in evidence too, with seven counted. Six
Whitethroats and a
Blackcap were also logged. Overhead, 11
House Martins and 32
Swifts pushed through, along with six
Swallows. Three
Greenfinches are also worth mentioning.
A
Common Blue was in Canons Farmyard. Other butterflies included a
Speckled Wood, a
Gatekeeper and two
Small Whites.
A
Large Red Damselfly was noted in the CF sector.
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Marsh Harrier, a little lower this time |
David Campbell and Natasha Preston