Saturday March 22nd 2025
an inauspicious date, but arguably the best day for quality birds on the patch in recent times?
Just after 07-30 a female Black Redstart appeared on the ropes on southern side of the LSE (Large Skylark Enclosure) and dropped down. After ten minutes invisibility it flew to a bush where it posed for a few assembled birders, it then flew south and perched at the top of the tallest oak before continuing on it's way, never to be seen again.
At 09-00 Louis spotted out first Wheatear of the year. The Wheatear Sweepstake went to Tony, who gets to keep the Major (freshly polished) cup, with Louis getting the finders cup. Always a celebrated occasion, the first Wheatear is a true harbinger of spring and migrants to come.
Nick picks-up a Marsh Harrier flying over the pub scrub at about 17-00.
Finally at 22-14 a Redshank is recorded giving a clear call on noc. mig.
Black Redstart - second ever recent bird, the first for twelve years. One of an influx from the continent.
Wheatear - first of the year and much awaited.
Marsh Harrier - about the tenth in recent times.
Redshank - the sixth for the patch, not sure whether it has been seen by anyone though?
Is this really the best day for quality? Well, maybe just beaten by a more expected date, 9th September 2024, with Nightjar, Wryneck, Barn Owl and Pied Flycatcher, but it's close.
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