Merton, Norfolk 1500-1610

Merton is a wonderfully wooded parish, and this afternoon I took short walk through mature woodland and parkland, and gathered some notable observations.  It was lovely to see some Rowan trees within mostly Oak woodland showing off their vast clusters of beautiful red berries.  Also, Bird Cherry fruits are now ripened and were enjoyed by Blackcaps and Blackbird.
Highlighted counts/observations saw:

26+ House Martins feeding overhead
2 Swallows
1 Swift
8+ Blackcaps
1 Treecreeper
Wren (pair food carrying)

Of 8+ Blackcaps recorded, 5+ were watched in a small Bird Cherry where they were consuming ripened black berries, these comprised a male, female, and female/juvenile birds.  An adult female Blackbird also enjoyed the feast.  A further 3 singing Blackcaps were heard.

One of a pair of Wrens seen.  This bird is carrying food for its young nearby.

Also of interest was a pair of Wrens agitated at my presence, one of which was food-carrying, I love the way these lovely little birds bob up and down when checking me out.
House Martins are not as common as they used to be, therefore, it was pleasing to see 26+ birds feeding high above parkland.