Paul Clough... 10-09-2009

Juv Swallow begging for food... Trough Lane today (c) Brian Vickers 2009

Paul Clough 0645 - 0840.

A good variety of birds in the Clough this morning with thrushes putting in a first appearance, again Chaffinches moving up throughout but in smaller numbers than yesterday.

Chaffinch 68, Song Thrush 2, Blackbird 2, Mistlethrush 7, Redpoll 6, Greenfinch 8, Bullfinch 6, Reed Bunting 4, Jay 2, Willow Warbler 1, Sparrowhawk 1, Gt Spotted Woodpecker 1, Green Woodpecker 1,

Trough Lane,

Swallows still feeding young on the wires at Trough Bottom.

Brian Vickers