Birding has been good lately. There is loads about at the moment at WALBOC. Incredible numbers of Blackcap and everything else. Firecrest have been seen regularly recently but by everyone who isn't me. I was again pleased with what had been about when I slowly made my way down to the Christmas Tree Plantation where the Firecrest had been about, when I heard a very familiar song. Nice for most of it but then a strange wheezing finish. Black Redstart! I set about finding it but there was nothing to be seen. Nothing that was except that Robin on top of a Christmas Tree. Funny-looking Robin though. Very funny. I don't remember seeing one with a white flank. Strange also that it's tail is red - although that's probably just the way the sun is. Although...the sun's behind a cloud now and it's tail is still red. Wait...that's the one! I found myself looking at a gorgeous male Black Redstart on top of a Christmas Tree. Stunning bird, not the first patch record, fem/imm birds have been seen on a couple of occasions but this was the first male. I fired off the news and looked up to take the picture but the Black Redstart was there no longer. Very good to see though.
I went back to have another look in the late evening ut there was no sign. I have a feeling this bird is still about though and I'll be back to try and get a photo.
WALBOC Patchlist: 96
WALBOC Yearlist: 87
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