Friday, June 01, 2012
Having conveyed Greger safely to Heathrow I ventured a trip to Burnham Beeches. A male grey wagtail in the corner of Upper Pond was perhaps my first record for the site. I had just grabbed a record shot of him when a female appeared, and the pair flew off calling over the treetops.
In early spring I had a glimpse of some Mandarins flying through the woods; but this was my first close view this year.
Last but not least I had a brief sighting of a spotted flycatcher, high in a distant oak tree.
I would like to have stayed longer but my arm was aching so I set off for home, noting on the way that Abbey Park Cottage is getting a makeover. Shame. It was nice having it derelict and being able to scan the overgrown garden.
// posted by Christine @ 7:45 AM 
