We will briefly summarize the highlights of the past two months before we start blogging regularly. Check out our garden list for an update on what we have seen so far. It all kicked off with a Spotted Flycatcher hunting from the Ash tree, followed by a Redstart in the gnarly Hawthorn tree.
Both species became a regular feature throughout the summer and were one day joined briefly by a female Pied Flycatcher. The gnarly tree proved to be a hotspot for migrants and so far has provided us with Blackcap, Willow Warbler, Wood Warbler, Whinchat, Chiffchaff and Lesser Whitethroat as well the common garden birds. Amongst the more "exotic" species attracted to our feeders are Great Spotted Woodpecker, Nuthatch and Siskins.
The railway line has attracted a Common Buzzard and hunting Barn Owls.
Whilst trying to attract wildlife to our garden, a few birds have become confused and actually joined us in the house!!! We have helped Great, Blue and Coal Tit back out into the wild world and also have a roosting Pipistrelle in our roof.
Tawny Owls call regularly and one morning we found regurgitated pellets on our porch. The latest addition to our garden list was a fly-by Green Woodpecker.
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