Autumn

Brambling

Grey Plover

Large White

Redwing

Small Copper 

Well it is here. A warm week but now the weather is about right for early Autumn. There has been a mass arrival of Red Admiral Butterflies, Best year for Commas for me at least. The sudden cold snap might put an end to the butterfly season.

Typical arrivals of Redwing and Bramblings. Small flocks of Whoopers and a few tantalising reports of smaller birds. One of my highlights was the grounding of dozens of Goldcrests and Meadow Pipits. Great fun sifting through them as they fed but sadly nothing unusual.

6 Cranes headed south yesterday. I was in prime position but as always they decided to drift inland before reaching me, Boo Hoo.

Spotted Redshank