At last - blue sky’s once the mist lifted. Spent a couple of hours on Bush Hill, Flecknoe watching the first decent visible migration of the autumn involving 400+ Swallows, 20 Siskin 14, Meadow Pipits 40 and calling Crossbill and Brambling. Local birds in valley included Raven 2, Great-spotted Woodpecker, Snipe 4, Wigeon 20, Buzzard 5 and Sparrowhawk 2.
Draycote Water was tranquil with Kingfisher in toft along with Common Sandpiper 4 but I failed to find the female Common Scoter though it is still present. Only other birds noted were Shag 2 on the boats in front of cafe, Whitethroat in sailing club car park, Buzzard 8, Chiffchaff 4 and more swallows going south very high with the occasional Siskin and Meadow Pipit. Two immature and adult Hobby were around the country park
After mid-day went to dunsmore ridge again hoping for Honey Buzzard but though perfect conditions very little flew over apart from Buzzard 3 and Sparrowhawk.
Richard
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