We had a good long walk across heather-covered heath land. Thursley Common had been the victim of a fire two years ago and there is still much evidence of that unfortunately.
However, we did manage to spot juvenile Willow Warblers, Tree Pipits, Woodlarks and Stonechat. Whilst we heard Great Spotted Woodpeckers (who seemed to be mocking us wherever we went) we did see a Green Woodpecker. Also Grey Heron, Moorhen, Crow, Goldfinch, Greenfinch and Great Tit.
From there we went to Petworth House and Park (where we heard Goldcrests) where we had some lunch before walking around the very large lake.
Then on the way back, we stopped off at Warnham Nature Reserve (near Horsham) where there were Blue & Great Tits, Great Spotted Woodpecker, Green and Chaffinch, Blackbird, Robin, Dunnock, Heron and three juvenile Common Terns with two adults! I like Warnham as it's interesting for birds, but is an enjoyable walk over boarded bog walks and through the woods. Somewhere I often pop into.
A good day with great company.
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4 comments:
Lovely photos, again. I especially liked the butterflies and the bee on the thistle.
Hi Ocean - good to "see" you here again!
Mick - thanks; I like the bee and thistle too; it's the colours I think.
Great pictures. What is that pink flower called, I guess it's some kind of thistle. I have one in bloom in the garden at the moment. First one ever to plant itself here.
OC - Yes it is a thistle, but which sort I don't know. I'm not very good on wild flowers and as soon as I decide on one name, another could be a possibility!! Sorry! I know I and the bees really like them.
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