Late Afternoon. mallard, 4, Kestrel, 2, B.H.Gull, c120 west in total, 52 the largest flock, Meadow Pipit, c6, Swallow, c12, Stonechat, pair at Holden Wood, Green Woodpecker, 1 "yaffling" at Heap Clough, Willow Warbler, 1 calling from Hawthorns, Pied Wagtail, 12 on Holden Wood, Jackdaw, 45 on pasture, Jay, 1, Reed Bunting, c12 at Holden Wood. Regards, David Nuttall.
Hi Jim, The Wagtails were certainly a mixture of adults and juvs and it would seem highly likely they were a family party from a couple of broods. There are usually a minimum of 3 pairs of Buntings around Holden Wood and so a dozen birds showing, plus no doubt some remaining hidden, would seem appropriate. Regards, David.
