26th June

Walked along the River Severn from Buildwas to Leighton where it was all about the breeding birds including Redstarts – at least five broods of fledglings, Goosanders – broods of 11 and 16 ¾ grown chicks, Little Ringed Plovers – nothing seen but two pairs alarming, Oystercatcher – a pair with a single fledged chick, Raven – a brood of 5 fully grown fledglings, Kingfisher – still active around a nest-hole and Sand Martins – hundreds of birds still busy around the colonies.   There were also plenty of fledgling Reed Buntings, Whitethroats and Pied Wagtails dotted around.

Redstarts

Fledgling Reed Bunting

Male and female Banded Demoiselle

Juvenile Oystercatcher with two adults

Dipper on the River Teme the day before