A change in the weather today, generally cloudier and certainly fresher with a moderate SW wind.
After no luck with a Wryneck near the entrance to Lower Moors the morning improved considerably with a singing Siberian Chiffchaff along the nature trail there, the bird being seen well atop a bush and directly above my head. The song is distinctly different to Common Chiffchaff, as is the call and plumage details so it seems strange that Siberian Chiffchaff is not recognised as a separate species.
A Dusky Warbler at Newford Duck Pond was thought to have been seen but there was a nagging doubt about the identification of the individual bird. It did not appear quite right for Dusky and the bird did not call despite viewing the area for about an hour. Later examination of photos showed that it was indeed a rather dingy Common Chiffchaff, although a genuine Dusky was present at the site albeit elusive.
However, no doubt about the Red-backed Shrike just down the road, sitting in a hedgerow at the back of a field. It looked settled though was temporarily disturbed for farm work to be carried out in the field.
Porth Hellick had two Jack Snipe, one from each hide, with three Common Snipe also present.
On the walk back there were several White Wagtail in a cultivated field, a Grey Wagtail in a garden, and a small flock of Siskin in sycamores at the junction with Airfield Road.
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| Red-backed Shrike |
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| Jack Snipe |
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| Common Snipe |
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| White Wagtail |
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| Grey Wagtail |
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| Siskin (male) |
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| Siskins |
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