Thought I’d keep you abreast of the spring effect in the park. It is safe to say now that all the winter visitors (Redwing, Fieldfare etc), have been gone for about six weeks. The residents have been breading, Magpies most prolifically, there must be getting on for ten pairs, which is not good news for the passerines. Surprise breeders are a pair of Grey Wagtails.
With respect to migrant, well I’ve seen Swift, Blackcap, Chiffchaff & Lesser Whitethroat, however all but the Swift & Chiffchaff appear to have moved on. Maybe this is due to all the Magpies being around.
On some nearby water, both Moorhen and Mallard have breed, plus I saw a Terrapin sunning its self.
The butterflies have been a great surprise, within 4 weeks I have seen Peacock, Brimstone, Orange Tip, Speckled Wood, Small & Large Whites, Small Tortishell and Comma.
Life bird count: 395 Year bird count: 200 Month bird count: 75
Photo: European Robin (Erithacus rubecula)
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Hi Chris
If you cross the river stort at the footbridge and walk east along the river you may get grasshopper warbler,I have seen and heard them there for the last 3 years.
Thanks Laurence. Regards Chris
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