I decided to check the Watton Brook Valley for evidence of migrant birds. At about 0900 a few Whitethroats chatted in the Great Willowherb, as they moved along the Brook into a dense Bramble I briefly saw a Reed Warbler disappearing into cover. Checking the Bur Reeds, Whitethroats flew into the Willowherb and a Reed Warbler was seen again flying into the base of the reed habitat, it too, made brief visits to the Willowherb, presumably for food.
A few Swallows passed through including a party of 5 birds.
Further along the valley at Threxton a single Grey Wagtail was seen and both Chiffchaff and Goldcrests were present.
Now is the expected time to see Reed Warblers on passage, the thick Bur Reed growth along Watton Brook Valley must hold many of these lovely Warblers on the move.
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| Watton Brook Valley 9th August - How many migrants were really here today? |
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