An early start again this morning, saw us on the road at 5.30 heading towards Plock Court, Longford in Gloucestershire. A Penduline Tit present since the 16th December had found two small pools right next to the A40 attractive enough to overwinter there. Upon arrival, it was showing extremely well perched up in a small tree at the side of the larger pool. It soon flew to the Greater Reedmace and began to feed. After feeding for 30-40 minutes it took flight to the boundary hedgerow before returning soon afterwards.
This individual has chosen a site just three miles from the two males that were present at Horsbere Flood Alleviation Pool between January-march 2016.
This individual has chosen a site just three miles from the two males that were present at Horsbere Flood Alleviation Pool between January-march 2016.
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| Penduline tit |
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| An early morning stretch |
With limited time we reluctantly moved on towards The New Fancy Viewpoint, on route Brian jokingly said: "Keep an eye out for wild pigs" Amazingly five minutes later we spot four foraging close to the road. It was a photo opportunity too good to miss!
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| Wild Boar |
The viewpoint didn't disappoint either, with at least five Goshawks seen allowing for some superb scope views. Two of which were seen displaying just above the treetops. Ravens were also frequently seen with two noisily calling as they drifted overhead. A brief stop at Park End produced sightings of three Hawfinch but with numerous cars, dog walkers, cyclists and even Horses being walked we didn't stay long.
The only disappointment of the day came when we failed to find the Great Grey Shrike at Crabtree Hill. But that was more down to our lack of site knowledge rather than the bird's disappearance.
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