Thursday 1 July 2010

Summer.



2/6/10.


On the way to Penzance this morning I saw a Kestrel over the fields between Sheffield and the Ring and Thimble, this was the first sighting I have had for some time as it seems they have abandoned their usual nest site in the NE quarry.


8/6/10.


I saw a Skylark this morning between the Maidens and St Buryan turn but have not heard any singing, this used to be frequent when I was younger but sadly this is no longer so.


A small party of Bullfinches between between Treveren and Sparnon cross, also today I found a Blue Tits nest in an old iron cooking pot hanging on a fence.


13/6/10.


Walked to carn Barges today, nothing to report on the bird front but Honeysuckle and Elder are coming into flower as are Stonecrop,Pennywort, Sea Beet and Bittersweet.

18/6/10.

A Greenwoodpecker in the garden today, a Tawny Owl calling at 10.15 in the morning at Boskenna, also at Boskenna a Swallow took exception to my presence and proceeded to dive bomb me as I was walking through a particular area, presume it had a nest nearby.

21/6/10.

walked to Carn Barges, Goldfinches, Long Tailed Tits, Linnets a flock of Guillemot 15/20 strong a long way offshore. Royal Fern leafing up.

22/6/10.

3 Gt Spotted Woodpeckers on one feeder in the garden !! a tight fit.