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Moss Lane

After the Mere I had a look down Moss Lane. I was pleased to see four corn bunting on the way out and got some fairly close photos. On the way back I saw a large flock of birds land in a large tree. As I got close enough to see them through the binoculars, most of them flew off. The remaining 17 birds were all corn bunting - I'd love to have had a look at the whole flock!

Corn Bunting 17
Redwing 10
Lapwing 40+
Skylark 25+
Yellowhammer 30+
Reed Bunting 10+
Kestrel 1
Raven 1

17 Corn Bunting



 
Damian P

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