Thursday, 21 May 2009

Sun & Wind & Visitors

Lovely sunny day in Aldwick, the wind is unabated (that must be 3 weeks of unusually strong winds now).  The Goldfinches are still around, but less frequent and less obvious now, maybe they're nesting somewhere.  A pair of Greenfinches visited the plum tree, which looks set to have a bumper crop this year, and found plenty to eat.


Also enjoying the sun were a Painted Lady on a flowering Choisya (Mexican Orange Blossom).

and a Large Red Damselfly


Swifts are still reeling around the rooftops, quite low.  Woodpigeon is sitting on an exposed nest just near to the house.

Tuesday, 12 May 2009

Swifts & Goldfinches

A pair of Goldfinches appear to have taken up residence - unusual for a suburban area?  NOt sure where they'll want to nest.  Counted 7 Swifts wheeling overhead - lower than usual, but maybe the strong winds are to blame?

Thursday, 7 May 2009

Pagham Lagoon

Monday 3rd: Warm sunny bank holiday weekend.  In early evening, heard Cuckoo near Pagham lagoon.  Tufted Ducks on lagoon, several Swallows overhead.  Common Terns off Pagham beach.  Saw Green woodpecker in Aldwick Felds area.