Yesterday at Pulborough a juvenile Marsh Harrier and two Hobbies were very watchable but the highlight was a Spotted Flycatcher along the seasonal path posing rather well but being chivvied by two argumentative Chiffies. Only my second SPOFL this year - how depressing is that??
A few 'new in' Wigeon and still good numbers of House Martin (say 300) and Swallow (maybe just three figures). Good to catch up with Tony (minus Jean, away in Ireland) plus Patrick and Sue.
Today's further bank account depletion process (aka the dentist!!) was followed by a quick look at QECP where yet again obvious and obliging Firecrests in the mixed flocks and a constant twitter from Goldfinches around the pond; the sky was empty apart from a single Buzzard. With Ivy the only (obvious) source of nectar, it was difficult finding hovers as the hot spots were swamped with Ivy Bees plus odd Hornets. The Ivy was also favoured by Red Admirals and Commas but the two Brimstones just barrelled through. Plenty of interaction on the pond between mating pairs of Common Darter and a singke Southern Hawker.
