We headed up the M11 this morning, hoping to find some Stone Curlews before their departure to warmer climates in southern Europe and northern Africa.
As we stepped out of the car there were several Stone Curlew visible. We set the scopes up and began scanning the area for an initial count. Not an easy task considering the terrain. There's plenty of longer grass, taller scrub, and little channels for the birds to disappear into. As we began the count the birds were flushed by crows. They took flight but soon returned and landed among the shorter vegetation. We scanned through the flock and counted sixty-nine birds. Easily my largest-ever count of this species.
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| A few of the Stone Curlew flock |
Although the Stone Curlew was the main attraction, we did have a supporting cast of Twenty plus Lesser Redpoll, Skylarks, Woodlarks, Stonechats, and Meadow Pipits. Birds of prey were also present with Buzzard, Kestrel, Red Kite, and Sparrowhawk all seen.
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