And another on Grape Lane, Croston yesterday!

2 small skeins high over Croston North Park this morning at 7.30am.About 30 birds heading towards the coast.

Adult male (in autumn plummage) Wheatear on a garage roof this evening in Croston village! I guess it will have been grounded by the poor weather conditions.

A Hobby was present this morning about 8.30 as I cycled across Red Bridge on Eyes Lane. Also 2 Oystercatcher there. Further along between the river and canal I rode up to an adult Lapwing with 3 young which were standing at the roadside and didn't seem to mind my presence. I'm surprised how many bir...

Juvenile in garden this evening being fed by adult female.

Called at the new cafe (Twin Lakes Velo Cafe) on my way home from a bike ride today. Great views down one lake from the outside seating area and decent coffee and cake! Didn't have my binoculars with me but birds present were: Coot, Moorhen, Great Crested Grebe, Mallard, Black-headed Gull, Magpie, C...

One calling this evening between Croston Park and Carr Lane. Also, several Painted Ladies along Eyes Lane this afternoon and a Hare on Croston North Park.

Seems like today is good for bird families in Croston. Adults with young in the garden this morning include; House Sparrow, Greenfinch, Robin and Goldfinch.

2 in The Croft Field this afternoon.

Last year on 29th May I saw and photographed Ephemera danica, Green Drake Mayfly, in Croston. That was a first for me and I have just seen 2 this afternoon almost exactly 1 year later. These were in flight in The Croft Field. They are large flies, slow but strong flyers and easy to spot then pick ou...

A Hobby early afternoon harassed by a "squadron" of Swallows as it made its way from North Park towards Croston Park across Grape Lane.

Both male and female Banded Demoiselle present today. Also Bullfinch, Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler, Kingfisher, Goldcrest

Adult bird feeding 2 fledglings on the Yarrow at Mill Brow, Grape Lane this morning.

Went in the hope of hearing Cuckoo but no luck! Species seen: Blackbird, Blackcap, Black-headed Gull, Blue Tit, Carrion Crow, Chaffinch, Goldcrest, Goldfinch, Grey Wagtail, Jackdaw, Mallard, Robin, Rook, Starling, Woodpigeon, Chiffchaff, Dunnock, Great Spotted Woodpecker, Great Tit, Herring Gull, La...

BirdTrack users may have seen a post yesterday for a Cuckoo in Croston.
I met the people today who made the post.
The bird has been present for 2 days but is on private land in the area between Carr Lane/Grape Lane/Syd Brook Lane.
I have my lugholes pinned back but no luck this evening!