Voles 0 Kestrels 4

The day started unusually bright and sunny compared to the five day forecast on the BBC weather site. Which was really nice, as the cloudless sky presented a good level of light and forecast good thermals for BOP's.

It was not long before a count of seven Buzzards, 5 Kestrels and 4Sparrow hawks were recorded, and all of them within the confines of the reserve.

Waders were noticeable in their absence, with the only notable sighting of a small flock of Widgeon flying over the Fishing ponds and the reserve.

The turning and bailing of the meadows was in progress and made for an exciting spectacle of the local Kestrels pouncing on the voles as they ran from the encroaching tractor, HMMM! Baled or Nailed tough choice.

The Goldfinch flocks are increasing it seems exponentially, a rough estimate numbered one flock at around 150 birds as they left the sunflowers at the far end of the reserve.

For the first time in ages I spent a lot of my time actually birding rather than trying to photograph them, which I quite enjoyed.

So I will leave it there with some Moorhen Roots!!