Wainstalls to Castle Carr Upper Lodge

2/6/07

Birded along the road this afternoon. Again very warm. Two pairs of Stonechat were seen as well as a Little Owl. A Golden Plover was strutting its stuff on the horizon and a Cuckoo called from the direction of Jerusalem Farm. At least six Linnets seen. About five pairs of Lapwings in the sheep pasture. Great competition here amogst many Skylarks. Yesterday's possible Painted Lady was probably a Wall as one was seen closely today. Other butterflies included singles of Small Heath and Small Copper, a couple of Small Tortoiseshell and a Peacock. A single Hare was seen on the sheep pasture. A Kestrel made a brief appearance.

C Shields