Over the Weekend I managed to see my first hirundines of the year, some Sand Martins over the Moors pool Upton Warren during an hours visit Saturday. I also managed to catch up with a bird I classify as a lifer , although I did see one in my younger birdwatching days many moons ago, a male Ring Ouzel over the border in Shropshire.
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| Male Ring Ouzel |
I enjoyed walking some parts of my local patch that are a little quieter and provide some habitat that could yield something interesting in the coming months ( I was 90% sure I had distant views of a 'goody' on Sunday, but need to revisit and get better views first, so watch this space !). Chiffchaff numbers on the patch increased and one or two have obliged for a quick pic.
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| Chiffy |
The warm weather has provided an opportunity for a few more butterfly shots, especially the obliging Peacocks, but the butterfly highlight for me so far this year was a fly-by male Brimstone that got me all excited as it flew past me along a woodland ride. I've also connected with a couple of male Orange Tips, but they were viewed through my bins, busily charging around and refusing to come near enough for photo's.
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| Peacock |
Finally this week some Bluebells appeared on the patch, and now we are told to expect snow !!
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| Bluebell's on the patch |
April is a fickle month weathewise, it'll soom warm up again :-) Good luck with the spring migrants! ( and Butterflies!)
ReplyDeleteCheers Warren, last Easter I was spoilt, it was 2 weeks later, warm and loads of stuff on passage, I fear this Easter cannot live up to those heady few days..but fingers crossed
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