Thurday 29th March 2012

A few more migrants in today including 5 new Chiffs, a new male Firecrest, a Goldcrest and a couple of Robins. A single Black Redstart was the only obvious thing out on the reserve, although a pair of adult Med Gulls was a welcome sight after a few weeks of absence. The main attraction this morning was the Peregrines, the large (possible hybrid)  female was observed battling with a crow and came within metres of those up on the top of the obs. Immediately after 2 male birds appeared and all three were calling and generally making a fuss overhead. The female bird appeared too brown for even a juvenile Peregrine, adding to suspicions of its provenance. hopefully we will be able to work out what is going on from some of today's pictures.