We have camped in Burnbake site on the Rempstone Estate, not much has changed here for centuries and it shows with the bird count for two walks totalling 19 miles.
The tally is impressive and a first siting for me.
Cross bills. Coal tits. Kestrel. Jackdaws. Curlew.
Chaffinch. Wren. Buzzard. Wood pigeon. Greater spotted woodpecker
Serin. Robin. Raven. Collar dove. Dartford warbler
Goldfinch. Song thrush. Rooks. Tawny owls overnight. Siskin
Long tailed tits. Meadow pipits. Crow. Pied wagtails. White throat
Blue tits. Chiff chaff. Jay Gold crest. Cormorants
Great tits. Green finch. Magpie. Fire crest. Egret
The crossbills have eluded me for decades so I was very pleased to see so many. Such beautiful scenery especially up above Corfe on the ridge that runs all the way to Old Harry. Not so good on my Deer’s maybe Sika and Fallow
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I'd suggest Sika, I'd confirm if in focus!
R
Great report Mal.
And a brilliant walk.
Even better seeing the Crossbill, very common in the North.
I would say Sika.
Thanks
Greg
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Well done for getting lots of steps in and fresh air over the weekend Mal
That is a very impressive list of birds spotted.
Charlie