Went around the patch yesterday searching for an LSW, Bullfinch, Hawfinch or anything new. Nothing came of it although it was still a decent day.
I managed to flush a hen Lady Amherst's Pheasant, the first evidence I have had that there is a pair in the area. I continued to look for it for half an hour but there was no further sign. Elsewhere, a visiting birder told me that he'd had six Tree Sparrow up on the Airfield. I was keen to finally get a photo of these birds so headed up there quickly. I found all six promptly, this is the highest count on record for WALBOC, but they wouldn't stay still for a photo. I did manage to get some pics but they aren't worth posting. Also in the sparrow flock was an albino House Sparrow which was very nearly completely white.
I am still missing a few common species from my list which I am eager to get before the migrants come.
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