Bonby Carrs...Sunday 24th August 2014.

A morning free saw me travelling again the short distance over to the Carrs at Bonby and parking at my usual spot beside the Soak drain,it was briefly broken by a Juv. Wheatear which was sat in the middle of the road between Barnetby Top and Elsham.I got the kit together and a few layers on as there was a bit of a nip in the air today and made my way towards the river.After leaving the car i was greeted by the sight and sound of 3 Grey Partridge a nice sight to see and hear.It was fairly windy and there was plenty of birds wheeling about enjoying the breeze.These included a flock of 51 Swallow feeding over the pasture fields,several Common Buzzards and 2 Juv. Marsh Harrier.In the ditches bordering the pasture fields,at least two pairs of Sedge Warbler were still feeding young,with the adults watched collecting food and taking them into the nests.Also along the same area down towards the river were at least 10 Juvvie Whitethroat and a single Chiffie,the Whitethroats taking advantage of the burgeoning Elder berry crop.After eventually reaching the Ancholme,a single Kingfisher flashed by and a couple of Cormorants fished on the river itself,with a Grey Heron close by.The return leg back to the car saw more raptors being seen which included more Buzzard sightings,at least 6 Kestrel and a single Juv. Hobby.Insects were few and far between today and included a scattering of Common Darter,a few Noon Flies and a Small Tortoiseshell.Another pleasant few hours out locally.

What you looking at!.

Juv, Whitethroat.

Sedge Warbler.

Sedge Warbler.