Blackcaps in Great Abington

Andy M was doing some pruning along the hedge on 4th May and discovered this lovely little Blackcap's nest, full of about eight speckled light-brown coloured eggs.  Having downed-tools and retired to a safe-distance, he soon saw the female Blackcap return to the nest. He managed to get these pictures (from some distance away!).

April Birds

Derek had some interesting reports in April. He had a small number of reports of Swallows and House Martins. Chiffchaffs and Blackcaps were in good voice in many places. A Whitethroat was also reported.

Blackbirds and Song Thrushes were seen collecting food, presumably for young, and Mallard ducklings and Moorhen chicks ere seen on the river.

The most unusual sighting was of a Pied Flycatcher presumably on its way westwards. This was seen in Bourn Bridge Road on April 6th. There were a number of reports of Buzzards overhead and both our usual Woodpeckers were well in evidence. Great Crested Grebes were back on the Lake. Skylarks and Redlegged Partridges  also featured.

Andy took these photos in Lewis Close on April 14th:

Goldfinch

Great Tit

Young Dunnock