The first two Whinchats of the autumn on the escarpment this morning. They were along a line of uncut wheat, adjacent to the access land just east of Firle Bostal.
Also a single juvenile Stonechat nearby. Presumably a product of the adult pair present in the same spot late last winter.
Also noted: lots of Willow Warblers, everywhere, two adult Buzzards and a young one calling from woodland, five Red-legged Partridges.
Yesterday morning, just before 5am, a trip outside the front door to chuck water over a cat resulted in my first Common Sandpiper for Firle – the peep-peep-peep so often heard along the Ouse cutting through the still air.
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I was pleased to see a Whinchat this week too.
Glad to hear Rampion’s still out, as I hope to be down Sussex way soon.
All the best,
Intended ill-treatment. Little git scarpered.
Found lots more Rampion today. They’re common as muck round here Steve!