Back to school

At least one Spotted Flycatcher has returned to the School House.

Yellow Wagtails

A couple of pairs seem to have staked territories in the field near Dovecote Farm.

Male Yellow Wagtail 

Regular visitor

This male Indian Peafowl seems to turn up every year around this time  ( I’m including it on my bird list as it’s not really a captive bird (71)

Peacock.

Song Thrush

Song Thrush

Orange Tip

It’s been a great year for this butterfly.

Orange Tip

May 8th

Two unexpected birds this morning.
I stumbled upon the local Barn Owl hunting over the paddock behind Home Farm.

Barn Owl

A singing Reed Warbler in the hedge up on the main road was the first I’ve ever encountered in the village. (70)

Whitethroats

It Looks like a good year for both species of Whitethroat.

Common Whitethroat

Lesser Whitethroat

Partridges

Britain’s two species of Partridge both occur in the village.

Red-legged Partridge

Grey Partridge