Wednesday 23 October 2024

Hawfinches Ventnor Downs

Today's (Oct 23rd) highlights were two separate Hawfinch encounters: firstly two flyovers (S.W over Nansen Hill at 08:12) followed by four in the trees at Luccombe Copse nr Corner Cottage - seen to leave southwards calling at 09:40. [Making it nine in total so far - on the back of three singles earlier this autumn]. 

Yesterday, (Oct 22nd) a static vis watch (also Nansen) saw quite a substantial movement of Woodpigs [5,125] south/s.w. Plus, bits and bobs going over including Bramblings (x9).


Vocal four in the Luccombe Copse trees - seen to fly off southwards:


Late October Wood Pigeon fest - movements over S.W in the 1000s 

Clouded Yellow (flighty) Bonchurch Down - 24/10

Although not rare by any means, first time I've seen a Blackcap outside of my window - smart male to boot.




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