Date: 8th February 2026
Time: from 8:30 a.m.
Weather: dry, misty/sunny, light wind, 6°C to 9°C
My visit this morning showed that we are now in a transition period with some remaining signs of winter (Redwings still present) but the first signs of spring emerging (“drumming” Great Spotted Woodpeckers and the first snowdrops and daffodils in the churchyard and cemetery).
I recorded 18 species of birds including 3 additions to my 2026 site list: Green Woodpecker (heard only), Great Spotted Woodpecker and Goldfinch.
The notable bird records during my visit were as follows ….
Redwing: a flock of c.100 seen flying over the northern section of the site
Chaffinch: 3 seen in the northern section of the site
Goldfinch: 1 seen flying over the northern section of the site
Great Spotted Woodpecker: 1 heard “drumming” in the northern section of the site and 1 seen “drumming” on the top of the church spire
Green Woodpecker: 1 heard calling distantly in the northern section of the site
Jackdaw: 2 individuals seen flying over the northern section of the site
With regard to mammals, I saw my first Red Fox at the site in 2026, an individual in the western section of the cemetery, and 2 Grey Squirrels, 1 in the wooded area along the access track from Larkins Tyres and 1 in the area south of the church car park.
Species recorded during this visit were as follows (heard only records in italics):
Here are some photos from my visit ….
Total species list for the site
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