More M27 roadworks, scheduled to last for over two years, included a 50mph limit and 'average speed' cameras plus th J3 bridge work speed reduction.
An hour or more at the eagle layby was pretty unintersting although I was pleased to flush up a Dartford Warbler, the first in a while. Two Ravens were about it otherwise and I missed a Gos somehow.
Headed back and took the turnoff for Stoney Cross to the back road to Blashford but was stumped by a 3 month(!!) road closure adjacent to the Milham carpark through to Linwood. Rather too late for the long way round, despite the lure of Mark's YBW being around for its 3rd day, so stopped at Piper's for a late packed lunch but again had no Gos action, just four Ravens several Buzzards and a nice surprise in the form of a ringtail Hen Harrier drifting very high westwards, presumably to the Leadenhall roost. Finally, just prior to packing up, a Hawfinch powered over the tree tops.
