Well Wintered my friends..

An early finish from Work on a lovely day.

It was too nice to go home and do nothing (rest day from the bike) so decided to go for a stroll around Greenham Common and see how well the vulnerable birds had coped with the Winter.

Towards the end of last Summer there were plenty of Stonechats in the Gorse and previously a couple of Dartford had been seen too.

Had they survived the Winter?

First up was a herd of the Common Ponies, taking advantage of a quick drink in one of the pools.

It took a while to see anything other than Pigeons, Crows and the occasional Green Woody, but towards the middle of the Common I finally saw half a dozen Stonechat.. both sexes showing well.

A Skylark couldnt really be bothered to fly away from me..

It did eventually and let rip with a great song in the sky.

I know its a poor shot, but Dartfords are never easy to picture.
Pleased to see 2 and hear at least one more in the area.. thats all that matter.

By the Control Tower on the Common there was a flock of around 70 Golden Plover.

Just enjoying the sunshine.