Saturday 19 April 2014

Ring Ouzel, Martin's Haven

First seen on the Deer Park wall at about 1000, and then in the sallows and scrub; quite flighty. An interesting bird: a female (I think), but still very much showing 1W plumage details, including a finely barred throat.
Also, we have had a lovely "fall" of Greenland-type Wheatears: probably around 20, chasing around in pairs and groups.

I re-found the Ring Ouzel at around 1400. It flew back into the sallows, then out agin up to the gorse near the Coastwatch station about 20 minutes later.

We have also had a nice "fall" of warblers:  6-7 Blackcaps, 10+ Chiffchaffs, at least one Willow Warbler and a Sedge Warbler.