Sunday 3rd April 2011 - Shenstone

The first patch Wheatear of the Spring was present in a ploughed field along Witch Lane today (TMH).  A 1st winter Common Gull, 75 Lesser Black-backed Gulls, 25 Herring Gulls and 30 Linnets were also present (TMH).

Later this afternoon 2 Sand Martins and 3 Swallows flew over Witch Lane (JK, TMH & TS).

Common Gull, Sand Martin & Swallow were also year firsts for the patch.

Phew...things are finally beginning to happen!

Northern Wheatear - Shenstone, 3rd April 2011:

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7 comments:

  1. Bob Bushell3 April 2011 at 11:08

    Oh I must get one of those, Wheatear. Very great images.

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  2. Warren Baker3 April 2011 at 11:13

    Well done Jase, didn't think it would be long before that Wheatear turned up :-)

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  3. Jason K3 April 2011 at 12:54

    Thanks Bob..they are stunning birds and one of my favourite birds full stop.

    Cheers Warren. Redstart would be nice next week!

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  4. Anonymous3 April 2011 at 21:37

    Well done, Jason. Three year ticks & a very nice Wheatear.

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  5. Jason K4 April 2011 at 00:48

    Thanks Dean...it was a very good day

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  6. Craig Round4 April 2011 at 09:06

    Good to see your finally getting some Wheatears through Shenstone now Jase! With all that plough i thought you'd be scoring big time compared to the plough-less wedge!

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  7. Jason K5 April 2011 at 00:13

    You would have thought Craig...still it is still early days as spring migration goes...I remain optimistic!

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