In the evening, two Barn Owls and a Woodcock were seen around Reads Bottom.
Ian Magness
18th February 2018
Two Hawfinches flew from the north side of the Harholt Plantation and towards Coneyboro Hill at 16:01 (IPW). A couple of hours later, two Woodcocks were seen as they flew across Green Belt Field and into Ruffett Wood, where 30 Redwings were counted. A Little Owl and a Buzzard were seen in CF.
Kevin Guest, Ian Magness and Ian Ward
Kevin Guest, Ian Magness and Ian Ward
16th February 2018
A Mistle Thrush and two Buzzards were noted in BW.
Graham Harris and Duncan Jennings
Graham Harris and Duncan Jennings
12th February 2018
The female Stonechat was still in Hither Field, while two Buzzards and a Sparrowhawk were also in the BW sector.
Graham Harris and Duncan Jennings
Graham Harris and Duncan Jennings
11th February 2018
A Red Kite flew over BW and other raptors there were singles of Sparrowhawk, Buzzard and Kestrel.
Ian Ward
Ian Ward
10th February 2018
Tattenham Meadow hosted 40 Fieldfare and 30 Redwings, while a charm of 35 Goldfinches was on the edge of Pages Acre.
Paul Goodman
Paul Goodman
7th February 2018
A Hawfinch put in a brief appearance as it flew out from Coneyboro Hill and departed south. A Lesser Redpoll dropped into Fames Rough, where a female Sparrowhawk was hunting. A Cormorant flew over Coneyboro Hill.
David Campbell, Ian Magness and Adrian Speed
David Campbell, Ian Magness and Adrian Speed
6th February 2018
Three Hawfinches showed themselves early morning in the beeches on the north side of Coneyboro Hill, a wonderful sight and indicating that the species is feeding on site. A Grey Heron flew over and 18 Redwings were at Fames Rough. At CF a Mallard flew over and the flock of 80 Linnets remained near Canons Farmhouse, while 17 Skylarks were in Game Field. Two Little Owls, a Fieldfare, three Buzzards, a Kestrel, a Common Gull and two Greenfinches were also noted in the sector.
Geoff Barter and David Campbell
Geoff Barter and David Campbell
5th February 2018
Two Hawfinches were heard calling and eventually tracked down around the yews and larches at Fames Rough, where two Ravens flew over. The female Stonechat flitted along the fence in Hither Field. Other sightings in the sector included 28 Redwings, a Greenfinch, two Kestrels and a Buzzard. Two Red Kites, two Collared Doves, 20 Skylarks, 80 Linnets and a Fieldfare were at CF. Fly-overs included a Great Black-backed Gull and a Grey Heron.
Geoff Barter and David Campbell (photos)
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| Raven at BW |
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| Red Kite at CF |
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| Fieldfare at CF |
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| Kestrel at CF |
Geoff Barter and David Campbell (photos)
4th February 2018
The female Stonechat was still in Hither Field and three Buzzards were in the sector. Five Coal Tits were counted.
Ian Ward
Ian Ward
1st February 2018
A Woodcock was flushed from the Harholt Plantation and the female Stonechat lingered in Hither Field and a Lesser Redpoll was also in the BW sector. At CF were 10 Skylarks, a Little Owl, a Tawny Owl and a Mistle Thrush.
Geoff Barter and Duncan Jennings
Geoff Barter and Duncan Jennings
31st January 2018
The month came to a modest close with five Yellowhammers and 50 Fieldfares counted at CF...
Ian Magness
Ian Magness
30th January 2018
Sightings in the CF sector included a Little Owl, a Fieldfare, nine Redwings, 35 Linnets, a male Kestrel, a Buzzard and a Common Gull. In BW were eight Redwings and another Buzzard of note.
Duncan Jennings
Duncan Jennings
28th January 2018
Sightings at CF included a Red Kite, four Little Owls, 17 Rooks, a Buzzard, a Kestrel, a Sparrowhawk, a Yellowhammer, 40 Fieldfares, 25 Redwings, a Mistle Thrush, 80 Linnets and three Skylarks. In BW, a redpoll and a Pied Wagtail flew over, while 12 Meadow Pipits, a Collared Dove two Mistle Thrushes were in Hither Field. Four Bullfinches were in the Harholt Plantation.
David Campbell, Paul Goodman, Ian Magness, Natasha Preston and Ian Ward
David Campbell, Paul Goodman, Ian Magness, Natasha Preston and Ian Ward
27th January 2017
A group of five Bullfinches near Legal & General was noteworthy for the CF sector.
Ian Magness
Ian Magness
20th January 2018
The Barn Owl showed again at CF during the late afternoon, while three Little Owls and a Tawny Owl were in voice. A Collared Dove, a Rook, a Mistle Thrush, three Fieldfares, 35 Redwings, two Kestrels, three Treecreepers and two Buzzards were also noted in the sector. In BW, a redpoll flew over the Estate and six Bullfinches were in the Harholt Plantation. Other sightings in the sector included singles of Kestrel, Sparrowhawk and Buzzard.
Paul Goodman and Ian Ward
Paul Goodman and Ian Ward
17th January 2018
A Woodcock flew over Green Belt Field in the gloom and other sightings in the CF sector included a Tawny Owl, a Little Owl, 14 Redwings and a Mistle Thrush. In BW were two Mallards on Piddly Pond, six Bullfinches in the Harholt Plantation and fly-overs from a Grey Heron and four Lesser Black-backed Gulls.
Ian Ward
Ian Ward
14th January 2018
In the evening, a Barn Owl was calling by Tart's Field and two Little Owls were also vocal. The two Red-legged Partridges were again in Infront George East and counts across the CF sector included 14 Meadow Pipits, 30 Fieldfares, six Redwings, 80 Linnets, two Mistle Thrushes, two Buzzards and a Kestrel. An early sign of spring was six drumming Great Spotted Woodpeckers.
Paul Goodman and Ian Ward
Please note that we have updated our Events page with this year's Guided Tours, General Meetings and our first Christmas social
Paul Goodman and Ian Ward
Please note that we have updated our Events page with this year's Guided Tours, General Meetings and our first Christmas social
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