Thursday 31st Mar 2011 - Shenstone

Unfortunately I was busy today so was unable to get around the patch but I did however pop down to the 'gallops' field along Stanklyn Lane to take the dog for a walk (on the lead I hasten to add)...and I'm glad I did.  The field was unusually empty of other dog walkers and on walking up the left hand side I came upon a stunning Yellow Wagtail that was on the short grass.  On seeing us it took off and flew North. Result...finally a Spring passage migrant on the patch and the first Yellow Wagtail of the year in the county.

Earlier that afternoon there were 2 Grey Partridge (1♂), 1 Red-Legged Partridge and 2 cock Pheasants present at the edge of the brassica field adjacent to the model aircraft field (TS). 

Later that afternoon 2 Red-legged Partridge were present but there were no sign of the elusive Grey Partridges (TMH)

2 comments:

  1. Nice one on the Yellow Wag Jase! And first in the county to boot!

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  2. Cheers Craig...the patch is still shy of a Wheatear at the mo...still theres plenty of time yet.

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