Briantspuddle - Mon 26 May

After Portland I still had a bit of time before needing to get home, so I drove up to an area of heathland near Briantspuddle in the hope of picking up a few extra birds for the year list. No sign of any Turtle Doves today, though apparently a couple of pairs are about, but I was treated to some cracking views of Woodlark. One bird with food, so obviously young birds around, and another that was in full song over my head for a good five minutes or so.

There were also at least three Tree Pipits in song and a pair of Siskin flew over. A Yellowhammer was heard somewhere in the near distance and a small family party of Stonechats were also seen. Finally, on the bird front, a Hobby passed low overhead affording some brilliant views.
There were also several Small Heaths on the wing this morning.
Year list for 2014 now at 181 species.