Friday-early- "It's going to rain!!!" It didn't!!!, in fact four bird club members had a pleasant, but a bit cool, couple of hours walking up and down Wyver Lane, Belper.
The bird feeders were sadly empty so no sign of the Marsh Tits, but we still had a good list of 31 species.
A marauding Red Kite, always a thrill, needed binoculars for a good view as did a few House Martins and Swallows. The mixed bird song was so strong, but sighting was frustrated by the blossoming leaves.
On the summer visitor list apart from Swallow and House Martin, we had good views of Chiffchaff, Whitethroat and finally a very smart male Blackcap.... I know, he may have been here all winter!!
Forward thinking....
Friday 24th May. Matlock Moor... Now changed to Thursday 23rd May. Nightjar and Woodcock and maybe more dusk birds. Leaving Allestree (8 Braithwell Close) at 7.00pm, on the Moors 7.45 to 9.30 and hope c 10.30pm. Tel 01332 557942 to book, and check travel arrangements.
Friday 5th July Annesley Tip, near Newstead Notts. Usual morning walk NG15 0BS. About 22 miles from Derby. Leave Allestree 9.30am.
Happy Birding
