Although much of yesterdays visit was similar to the weekend visits there were some differences.
Firstly,albeit feebly, a chiffchaff sang in the paddock. This is probably a young bird.
Secondly 3 pied wagtail, 2 adults and a presumed bird of the year were on the cricket pitch suggesting possible autumn passage.
Thirdly a calling nuthatch flew over Compton rough, first bird for 3 months.
Fourthly the moorhens by the spill weir finally have a single baby; same scenario as the other 2 pairs on the staffs canal with 2nd broods at wildside and towards wightwick i.e. a single youngster.
Otherwise very much same 4-7 blackcaps, whitethroat and chiffies and the willow warbler with the mixed flock. Presume these are local birds but what about the willow??
Insectwise a brown hawker again on the rough and slightly surprisingly 2 gatekeeper still and an unidentified skipper.
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