Thursday, 7 June 2018

Wildlife at Stoke Common

This was a late evening walk to try and see what heathland birds were around.  It was a pleasant sunny evening with only a light breeze.  I arrived about 7:30 and wandered slowly around the site.

A male Stonechat keeping a careful watch on his family.

Two of at least four fledgling Stonechats present.  Good to see that they have bred successfully again.

It is never easy to photograph the very cautious Jay.  This one was investigating something under the tree.

Broad-bodied Chaser - The first I have seen at this site.

Roe Deer -  One of two stags seen.  Probably a territorial dispute with one chasing the other.

Muntjac  -  One appeared in front of me as I was stood still.  Nice face markings. 


There were not a lot of other birds around but I did see or hear Willow Warbler, Whitethroat and the usual Red Kites and Crows.  No Nightjar unfortunately.

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