I expected it to be an odd day with the heat but it proved to be really rewarding.
Best bird was two PIED FLYCATCHERS that were running along the leafy trees which make up the wooded path. The two birds hung close together and in such low light there was no chance of a pic, but it was the first for this site for me. Also 4 BLACKCAP and 2 COMMON WHITETHROAT. There was also the sound of a GARDEN WARBLER in the far corner. Another good sighting was a pair of SONG THRUSH obviously looking for a nest site. The female MALLARD that hs been hanging around had 11 ducklings with her as she escorted them around the lake. I wonder how many will make it through. I also caught up with the SPARROWHAWK which was circling high, it has been several months since we last met. I also had a singing GOLDCREST which was singing well in the conifers. Only a few newts in the pond, so i wonder were they have all gone from about 200.
Gunton Meadow: Not sure on id but I think there was 2 Marsh Orchid and I can confirm 2 COMMON WHITETHROAT and a singing BLACKCAP.
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