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| Nesting Thrush |
On our visit to Nan Whin Woods in Tong we first dropped by Goodalls Ice Cream Parlour on Tong Lane for pre-walk refreshments. Two scoops of Chocolate and Hokey Pokey (honeycomb & caramel) in a sugar cone later we set off on our woodland wander. We caught sight of this Mistle Thrush constructing its mossy nest high up in the fork of a tree. Thanks to Phil (Another Bird Blog) for his ID. Chiffchaffs sang from the Hawthorn tops.
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| Chiffchaff |
An elusive pair of Jays were appeared on our return where we spotted them near the banks of the stream.
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| Jay |
Sunlight filtering through banks of Anenomes flanking the beck.
Having read Midmarsh John's post on Midmarsh Jottings earlier in the week I recognised this straight away asa Bee Fly (bombylius major), thanks John!
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| Bee Fly |
A Comma, one of 4 seen during the visit, along with Peacock (6) Small Tortoiseshell (8).
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| Comma |
