A great way to see and hear many roadside birds . And a good bird provides a handy excuse to stop and rest! Starting at Brenkley, the fishing pond there held several Sedge and Willow Warblers and Reed Buntings . Two male Yellowhammers sang from bushtops as Skylarks did from on high. The hedgerow along the Bellasis road was alive with a good number of Linnets, Goldfinches,Yellowhammers, Whitethroats and 3 singing Lesser Whitethroats. A tree held a noisey nest of young Buzzards ,with the adult soaring above . More singing Skylarks were enjoyed ,with 15 noted during the ride. Several farms had Tree Sparrows in decent numbers and Swallows were common. 7 Sand Martins were at the bridge. While there, a flash of blue as a Kingfisher sped past.
2 Curlews called at Tranwell airfield and another Buzzard here. At least 15 Willow Warblers were singing in the woods and 2 Orange Tip butterflies seen ,unusual for June ,but not in this late Spring. Swifts fed in good numbers over the woods.
A S Jack
