BROOKLANDS PARK: A Brambling, two Siskins, a Linnet and two Meadow Pipits flew over during my walk around the park this morning. At the lake, a Kingfisher dashed into overhanging vegetation and two Grey Wagtails were vocal. The Mute Swan family was still complete and two Little Grebes were diving at the edges. A Sparrowhawk was bothered by a Carrion Crow and a Grey Heron flew from the stream. Three Cetti's Warblers were heard, though only two were singing, as was a Treecreeper. Two Turnstones were on the adjacent beach. Four Song Thrushes included one with a white longest tertial on its left wing, extensive white feathering on the breast and white 'thighs'. I was surprised to count 10 Chiffchaffs, including a flock of five in the sallow clump, and nine Goldcrests were dotted around. Three Great Spotted Woodpeckers and a Green Woodpecker also made their presence known. I counted at least 28 Coots and seven Moorhens on the lake (DKC). Also two Firecrests (BirdTrack).
WEST TARRING ALLOTMENTS: A male Vagrant Emperor dragonfly at the north-east end early afternoon (DKC/IA).
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| male Vagrant Emperor at West Tarring Allotments |
WIDEWATER LAGOON: Greenshank, three Mute Swans, Little Egret, Oystercatcher, Stonechat and two Pied Wagtails (BirdTrack).
