Monday, 15 July 2019

Cross Inn Forest

Enjoyed a pleasant evening walk at cross inn forest last night (sun) after spending 3 weeks back at home in the midlands.
met by what I think was sound of juv sparrowhawk screaming for food.usual mix of warblers including chiffies still chiffying.
first noticeable observation was 3 spot-fly,s  all together which probably indicates that they have bred successfully.
next confirmed evidence of breeding was pair of adult grey wags "shouting" at me and several juv,s scattered around all shouting for food.interesting to watch their tails wagging even though recently fledged.definitely successful breeding.
plenty of tree pipits in the older clear fell area.at least 4 had food in their beaks,so again indication of breeding.
couple of small groups l redpoll over and a linnet completed the picture.
nice to be back up here

Paul Bennett