Once we did find the right place after an hour looking for it we get very lucky when the Parrot Crossbills are showing & we are onto them by the cross roads just before the gate. Three males one female are seen, we spend some time looking at the Crossbills & On the way out we tick Linnet as a flock fly across our path.
Next we head a few miles to Bramfield Church where a small flock of Hawfinch are seen within a few minutes of arrival also a nice tick when a single Brambling shows in the same tree as the Hawfinch.
So a great start to our day as we leave Bramfield behind & head to Lemsford Springs that once again is not far away. I pick up the entrance key from the wardens house that lets us into the reserve & also opens both hides. I really like being here it seems so peaceful as we pick out 4 Green Sandpiper a couple of Grey Wagtail that gives us another two ticks.
While here a beautiful Red Kite displays just above us not needed for a tick as we have seen a few already this year but always a great sight to watch this fabulous bird. Bit disappointed not to see any Snipe here as for the last few years we have seen them.
So ends day one. Saturday tomorrow & Brian is not at work so looking forward to a good day birding.
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| Green Sandpiper |
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| Grey Wagtail |
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| Parrot Crossbill |
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| Map of Lemsford Springs |
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| Today's Parrot Crossbill |
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