I took it steady walking as i was still quite sore,but it was great to get out and get some fresh air.
First highlight encountered,was a lovely juvenile Green Woodpecker seen on the edge of the playing field,it seems like ages since i had seen one of these beauties at close range and it was really nice to see one again.
Further on towards the first area of workings at Kettleby Quarries,which are being extracted for sand and gravel,saw a nice surprise being seen in the form of a singing male Corn Bunting.This species usually breeds in small numbers up on the Wolds nearby,so to see one down here was encouraging.
A quick look in the sewage works saw the expected Pied Wagtails,but with them were 2 juvenile Grey Wagtails.This part of the site has always been a good one for both species and i also found a female Black Redstart here on 9th November 2000.
A Green Sandpiper was seen on an area of one of the workings and flew off towards the chicken farm after being flushed and overhead a lovely Common Buzzard was watched thermalling.
Some decent numbers of Butterflies were also recorded here today and included a total of 12 species,with the highlights being a couple of very worn Painted Ladies.
A nice amble around the village and outskirts today,just great to get out again!.
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