This afternoon along Bumpers Lane there were 7 Stonechats (6m,1f), 1 Wheatear, 4 Chiffchaffs and 3 Goldcrests.
Also about were several Goldfinches, including one that allowed me to get within 4 metres of it as it was plucking seeds from a flower head. Amazing when you realise that I also had both my dogs next me.
A pair of Kestrels were "whizzing" around in the wind and a Buzzard was heard calling from the direction of Broadcroft Quarry.
There were plenty of Robins about, along with several Blackbirds and a Song Thrush. One Blackbird was going through its moult and looked a right mess. I'm sure he'll look good when the new feathers come through.
One of 7 Stonechats along Bumpers lane this afternoon.
Here is another male.
...and another.
This was the only female with the males......
...and having flown off the rock decided to sit quietly in amongst the Old Man's Beard (Clematis vitalba)
A single Wheatear on its way south.
One of the pair of Kestrels here today.
I cannot believe I managed to get within 4 metres of this Goldfinch.
