Mill Hill and Old Lodge (13 April)

Wednesday 13th. I visited Mill Hill hoping there might be some migrants about. A Willow Warbler by the car park was encouraging but that was pretty much it, until I reached the conifer copse where a Brambling was calling. Later Megan and I walked around Old Lodge seeing all the hoped for specialities - Redstart, Wood Lark, Cuckoo and Tree Pipit. Roger, Bob and Keith pointed out a Redpoll I would probably have overlooked. A Mandarin flying over was unexpected and we saw a Dartford warbler on the way home. A very enjoyable visit, pity it takes us an hour to drive there.

Brambling at Mill Hill

Worthing from Mill Hill

South Downs from Old Lodge

Redstart at Old Lodge

Tree Pipit

Dartford Warbler

Tuesday 12th. The demolition of Southlands Hospital continues ...

Monday 11th. A Wheatear on the Pitch and Put course near Hove Lagoon as I was cycling home.