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 pr...