A dismal day - chilly, murky and mostly raining with a light NE wind. Very few birders bothered to venture out into the gloom.
Hobby
Nightjar (yesterday)
Spotted Flycatcher
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| One species that probably doesn't mind the rain - a baby Dipper at Willsbridge (Donna Harvey) |
Bower Ashton:
2 Swift, 1 Buzzard, 1 Peregrine (heading towards the Gorge), 2 Great Spotted Woodpecker, 3 Rook, 9 House Martin, 2 Chiffchaff, 1 Blackcap, 1 Whitethroat, 4 Song Thrush singing.
SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE
Willsbridge valley:
2 Dipper - at least one fledgling
Severn Beach:
Murder by the sea? - fledged juv. Starling attacked by Magpie, either stunned or killed as the body subsequently vanished.
Yate:
Ridge Woods: Lesser Whitethroat singing
NORTH SOMERSET
Gordano:
Nightjar flushed yesterday afternoon (12th), and later seen hawking insects.
Clevedon - Yeo:
1 juv. Lapwing, 1 Ring-necked Parakeet, 5 Reed Warbler.
Murder by the sea? - fledged juv. Starling attacked by Magpie, either stunned or killed as the body subsequently vanished.
Yate:
Ridge Woods: Lesser Whitethroat singing
NORTH SOMERSET
Gordano:
Nightjar flushed yesterday afternoon (12th), and later seen hawking insects.
Clevedon - Yeo:
1 juv. Lapwing, 1 Ring-necked Parakeet, 5 Reed Warbler.
BELOW M4 & BANES
Paulton:
1 Hobby
Clandown Bottom:
1 Green Woodpecker, 1 Chiffchaff, 1 Blackcap, 1 Spotted Flycatcher.
RESERVOIRS
no reports
Reports: Alan Daniells, Paul Francis, Patrick Hancock, John Lewis, S Pannell, Lisa Presland, Howard Taffs.
