In an early morning walk around The Desert. c50 Siskin, 10 (6+4) Crossbill, 2 Brambling, 4 Redpoll, c20 Reed Buntings, c350 House Martins, c50 Swallows and a single Great Spotted Woodpecker all flew over, on the deck still some Chiffchaffs, Blackcaps, Goldcrests, 2 Firecrests, Meadow Pipits, Stonechats and Skylarks, with Kestrel and Sparrowhawk hunting.
I visited South View to see the Red-breasted Flycatcher which had moved next door by the time I arrived, though a little while later it came back to South View, where it remained for the rest of the day but was considerably more elusive than it was yesterday.
Another visit this afternoon found it still elusive, so with my knees playing up I joined Dave for a cup of tea and a chat in his front garden, while we were chatting the Flycatcher flew in for a drink by a small pond giving superb views, a Stonechat also came in. Again many thanks to Dave and Sheila for their hospitality.
Red-breasted Flycatcher inspecting the small pool
Red-breasted Flycatcher taking a closer look
Red-breasted Flycatcher about to take a drink
Stonechat
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