Cirl Buntings

Good to find at least 6 cirl buntings today have returned to the same feeding area as last winter, though just off patch. Woodpigeon flocks seen heading SW over the house this morning too.

On Sunday evening (15th), the Mrs and I headed onto the Commons and were pleased to see the presumed same male Merlin has returned for at least the fifth winter and a short-eared owl was hunting at dusk, first for a few years at this site.

Male and Female Cirl Bunting - at least 6 birds today