30th June 12 - The Brecks

Another excellent tour today starting with a Barn Owl from the car, then brief views of 2 GOLDEN ORIOLES, the adult male and probable female, also Water Rail (h), a fresh juvenile Marsh Harrier just on the wing, 2 Bitterns in flight, Cetti's Warbler (h) & Bearded Tit. Then back at the wood more views of the ORIOLES, this time much better and prolonged views and even tending to a half built nest also a Cuckoo (h). Unfortuantely photos were harder to come by today. I did manage a headless shot of the male!

After lunch at various sites we saw male Firecrest, Blackcap, Kingfisher, 3-4 Tree Pipits and 3 STONE CURLEWS.