With a early start at work ,I managed an early finish so I was able to get round the patch just after 10am. It was quiet but there are a few signs of Summer turning to Autumn.
Overhead a small party of 7 Swift passed south and the first good count of the Autumn of Swallow were seen with 24 plus and a supporting cast of 10 plus House Martin were also seen. A Grey Heron also drifted east .
The only raptor today were 5 Buzzard including 3 together. In the hedges were 5 Whitethroat, 1 Blackcap, 2 Chiffchaff and a skulking Garden Warbler . Linnets passed over in ones and twos and Goldfinches seem to be noticeable.
The best of the rest were 3 Stock Dove, Greater Spotted Woodpecker, a flock of 10 House Sparrow, 4 Skylark . The patch will start to hot up soon so will I pass the magic number of 91species ? lets hope.