Watton Brook Valley

Watton Brook and its banks are now looking very lush and full of weedy growth, a habitat which will hold a vast number of invertebrates and insect prey for migrating birds.  As I have written before, the fencing and posts along the Brook will hold resting migrant species.

Watton Brook Valley at Litte Cressingham. A very lush habitat that today supported Robin, Wren, Yellowhammers, Goldfinches on thistle, and a Whitethroat skulking amongst reeds.  Whilst watching this habitat, I failed to notice a raptor which passed directly overhead, only to be picked up as it was gliding behind trees.  The attitude of the wings suggested a possible Honey Buzzard passing through.  A pair of Red Kites were seen on distant stubble, slowly walking to probably  pick up carrion or insect prey.

Blackcap eating Elderberries

Watching a small mixed length of Bramble, Elder, Hawthorn, and Sallow in Little Cressingham produced a couple of migrant Blackcaps feeding upon Elderberries and Blackberries.
Sometimes alarmed, the Blackcaps gave their typical tongue-clicking "tak" call.
An elusive Chiffchaff moved through dense habitat.
A calling Little Grebe was heard, and close by, a pair of Mute Swans have 3 large young with them.