6th March 2018

Two Yellowhammers were at CF, while two Kestrels, a Buzzard were at BW.

Geoff Barter and Duncan Jennings

5th March 2018

A great day, with a male Black Redstart found along Reads Rest Lane (SS) being the clear highlight. Other notable sightings included a female Peregrine roaming CF and a Red Kite which flew southeast over Broadfield, as well as a Lapwing in Infront George East and the first spring migrant Stonechat of the year was at Reads Bottom. One of the Barn Owls was seen and three Little Owls and a Tawny Owl were also noted at the farm. 40 Skylarks, 150 Fieldfares and 30 Redwings were counted in the sector, along with three fly-over Pied Wagtails, two Yellowhammers, a Meadow Pipit, three Buzzards (including a near-white bird), a Kestrel, a Sparrowhawk and 20 Goldfinches. Common Gulls increased to 16.

Lapwing

Geoff Barter, Ian Magness, Simon Suter and Ian Ward

3rd March 2018

Highlights in the CF sector included two Yellowhammers with a flock of 80 Linnets in Bog Field, two Meadow Pipits, five Fieldfares, three Redwings, a Common Gull and a Kestrel.

Paul Goodman

28th February 2018

The most spectacular cold weather movement witnessed in recent times at CFBW took place today, with a 4-hour vigil at CF producing an astonishing 170 Golden Plovers (in 11 groups, including a flock of 52) and 617 Lapwings (in 42 groups, including a flock of 74) along with 166 Fieldfares, two Meadow Pipits, 37 Skylarks and five Redwings. It will be interesting to see what any further coverage over the new few days produces...



Steve Gale

25th February 2018

The wintering female Stonechat was still in Hither Field and other BW sector sightings included a Tawny Owl, three Rooks, two Redwings, a Kestrel and two Buzzards.

Ian Ward

23rd February 2018

Two Buzzards and three Nuthatches were among the regular birds seen at BW.

Duncan Jennings and Graham Harris

22nd February 2018

The only sighting of any note was of three Bullfinches along Slangs.

Bullfinch

Ian Magness

21st February 2018

A visit to the Reads Bottom area late in the day revealed one of the Barn Owls, a Tawny Owl, a Little Owl and two fly-over Canada Geese.

Ian Magness

19th February 2018

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

16th February 2018

A Mistle Thrush and two Buzzards were noted in BW.

Graham Harris and Duncan Jennings

14th February 2018

Two Hawfinches were seen again at Fames Rough.

Geoff Barter

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

11th February 2018

A Red Kite flew over BW and other raptors there were singles of Sparrowhawk, Buzzard and Kestrel.

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

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

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

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.

Raven at BW

Red Kite at CF

Fieldfare at CF

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

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