Lockdown - Sunny days

The days weatherwise have been lovely. Blue skies with wall to wall sunshine. A small blip at the weekend was brief before high pressure dominated once again. A keen easterly has made it feel a bit chilly. Just a pity I don't have a reservoir close by but am grateful for the solitude found in the local countryside.

I've discovered Weston Hills NR. It's a 15 minute walk from the flat. The habitat looks great for passerines, areas of scrub and mixed woodland with a few clearings. It also appears to be a good site for butterflies and wild flowers. We shall see what the next few weeks conjures up.

This Greenfinch posed for me at Weston Hills.

Wheatear once again have been in good supply. Three were seen on the 18th along with three Lapwing on the IW ridge that appear to be breeding in fields close by.

On the 19th, Wheatear numbers increased to six on the airfield. A Yellow Wagtail was present there.

Bird of the day went to a sub-adult Peregrine that hunted over fields adjacent to the A507 that had a brief tangle with a local Kestrel.

My first Garden Warbler of the spring was seen at Weston Hills feeding in bushes along one of the main tracks.

Two Grey Partridge were present along Warren Lane.

The status quo had been maintained on the 20th with six Wheatear on the airfield. Having neglected the paddocks at Homestead Farm, another 2 males were present there too. Two Yellow Wagtail were also seen.