Red Sword-grass. A huge thanks to Nick who trapped this beauty in his Budleigh garden last night. A new one for both of us and one I've always hoped to see but never really expected to see.
Orcombe this morning - 7 Blackcaps, 12+ Chiffchaffs, 1 Swallow, 1 Stock Dove and 4 Willow Warblers. There appeared to be a light west-bound passage of Linnets and Goldfinches but no counts were made. A Wheatear was on the beach first thing and 3 'Greenland' Wheatears were on the Maer this afternoon - a nice bonus on a lovely spring stroll with Lu.
Off Mudbank - c50 Sandwich Terns, 21 Bar-tailed Godwits and 4 Knot.
This whopping great 'leucorhoa'' Wheatear was one of three together on the Maer this afternoon.
Stunning wheatear! Wow
ReplyDeleteThanks Tom - surprisingly approachable too. Useful when you're camera's not great! All the best. Matt.
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