Wednesday 7th September 2016

1130 - 1230 cloudy but warm, 21c : Raven 4 over to south-east, Greylag 4, Cormorant 6, Heron, Mute Swan 2, Teal 3, Tufted 2, Lapwing 22, Grey Wagtail, Pied Wagtail 4, Swallow 20+, House Martin 6, Hobby chasing House Martin briefly, Chiffchaff 3, LBb / Herring Gull 60, Collared Dove 4, Buzzard 2. Also seen - Comma (photo's), Speckled Wood 6, Small White 2, Vapourer moth.

Linley Wood 1430 - 1500 overcast 20c : Tawny Owl giving several calls, Buzzard, Nuthatch 2, Raven & Rook over, Swallow & House Martins 10, Long-tailed Tit foraging flocks, Chiffchaff 2, Speckled Wood 3, Sycamore moth caterpillar (photo).