A Ring-necked Parakeet in Priory Gardens was the highlight of the late visit for the BTO's Breeding Bird Survey in this area. 18 Swift over nearby Worthington Park but no House Martins recorded in the whole survey square.
Wood warbler Still showing & singing in the same location that is mentioned but staying high in the canopys. 3 blackcap 2 bullfinch 1 great spotted woodpecker Ring-necked parakeet heard
-- Edited by steven burke on Saturday 30th of April 2016 11:00:33 AM
Have taken on a new BTO Breeding Bird Survey this year so was out from 0615 this morning for my first visit. Part of the designated route is through Priory Gardens so I was extremely chuffed to find Wood Warbler trilling above me on the path! Best access is from the small car park off Dane Road (just after the tennis courts if coming from the A56 end). Walk up the track towards the motorway. The bird was on the edge of the wood directly opposite the end of the wooden building on your rhs.
