The uncontested highlight of the day goes to a stunning male Serin early afternoon. The call, a bouncing trill, was initially heard over the church at 12.40 and after a rapid search the bird was quickly located feeding (briefly) at Benjamin's Chair before heading back in the direction of the church. Although it largely remained elusive for the rest of the day, the bird re-appeared again briefly at Benjamin's Chair at 13:40 but with no further sign since.
Elsewhere, Pondsbury continues to hold on to the Purple Heron as well as a pair of Teal. Two Spotted Flycatcher graced Millcombe, along with a Greenfinch, Collared Dove at the top of St John's Valley and a single Swift over. The Hooded Crow continues to associate with the Carrion Crow flock, frequenting the Water Tanks and Tillage Field and a late Sand Martin zipped north during the search for the Serin.
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| Male Serin © Richard Campey |
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