The juv Black Redstart was again present at Eastfields Farm this morning. Also of note whilst I was on Butts Lane were 4 single Meadow Pipits that flew over and a single Goldcrest that was calling from the conifers. A Kestrel was seen hovering over Barrs Lane.
Stanklyn Lane was fairly quite except for the 100+ mixed Corvid flock of Rooks and Jackdaws that were in the sheep fields. A Mistle Thrush, a single Pied Wagtail and a Jay were noted at the paddocks.
There wasn't much to shout about insect-wise today although I did have a Red Admiral fly along Butts Lane. Also at Butts Lane, a huge Red-tailed Bumblebee (possibly a queen?) was scratching around on the sandy soil underneath my tripod for a few minutes before flying off.
Breaking News: The Black Redstart was being observed late afternoon when, at 4:25pm, it was seen to fly off high in a Northerly direction (TS).
Could this be the last we will see of this bird? I will keep you posted.
Black Redstart
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Red-tailed Bumblebee (Bombus lapidarius)
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The Black Redstart is superb and the Bee, all covered with the work it is done.
ReplyDeleteSeems a tad quiter than usual there Jase :-) Apart from the Blackred that is!
ReplyDeleteThanks Bob...much appreciated
ReplyDeleteWarren, it is definitely quieter....I think I have hit a bit of a lull before I start picking up a few of the returning winter finches and thrushes...but then, as you know, anything can turn up in October