On spinney Pit this morning (Friday 28 August) a female-type GARGANEY was keeping company of a male Shoveler and 8 Gadwall. Just one Common Sandpiper and one Green Sandpiper were on the Fishing Pit.
Around the site were 4 Little Egret, 4 Little Grebe and Tufted Duck broods of 7, 4 and 3; also a noticeable movement of Sand Martins through.
Up at Quarryhall which was surprisingly sheltered from the wind was a lone Spotted Flycatcher and a Hobby flew through. On the way back up a Sparrowhawk was being mobbed by several Swallows and 3 Yellow Wagtails as it flew over (Robert Norris)
This is an account of the personal observations of Lee G R Evans (LGRE) in his home county of Buckinghamshire. It also hosts all sightings of interest within the county but only those considered authentic by the author. I am extremely grateful for any images of local birds as well as of any information relating to birds within the boundaries - contact me anytime on 07881 906629 or email LGREUK400@aol.com.