Bit of deja-vu in yesterday's walk from the the Clayton Windmills, retracing last week's efforts. Main difference was the weather, windy and dull, rather than the bright sunshine of last time. I aslo managed to get there two hours earlier!!!
Birdwise was pretty similar, except they have obviously released a load of Red-legged Partridges as there were loads of em! There were four Wheatears up from last week's two, a Peregrine and 3 Red Kites were also new. Interesting to watch a Sparrowhawk mobbing a crow which makes a change!! Fair few Corn Buntings, Yellowhammers and Linnets, centered around the pond, which is shrinking rapidly. Loads of Goldfinch, Linnets and Starlings in the horse paddocks near the Windmills! Some pics below, considering how dull and cloudy it was I'm quite pleased with how some have come out, had to lighten some quite a bit.
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| Managed to remember to take a pic of the windmill, but couldn't get it all in the big lens! |
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| Rabbit |
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| Yellowhammer |
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| Red-legged Partridge |
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| Red Kite, there were three and two Buzzards, presumably coming out of roost, sadly silhouettes |
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| Sparrowhawk, had a battle with a Crow, pics couldn't be saved! |
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| Wheatear, lead me a merry dance ! |
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| A very confiding Corn Bunting, thinking it's a youngster |
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| Possibly a young Yellowhammer |
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| Linnet |
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| Yellowhammer |
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| Corn Bunting |
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| Linnet |
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| Corn Bunting |
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| Willow Warbler |
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| Linnets having a drink |
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| Peregrine, looking at the plumage, possibly a youngster from last year! |
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| Lightened Peregrine |
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| Goldfinch |
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| RL Partridge |
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| Green Woodpecker |
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| You thought I'd forgotten the church pic didn't ya!! |
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