MEGA BIRD NEWS:2nd May 2026-Lesser Kestrel-Cornwall-Croft Pascoe Pool-Adult male still showing well in roadside bush at 50.0280, -5.1723; very limited parking, park considerately in layby (TR12 6SN) and walk through woods to end of plantation to view-Zitting Cisticola-Suffolk-Walberswick NNR-Displaying male again over saltmarsh between beach and Dunwich River; use Cliff Field car park (IP18 6TX; card/app payment only) and walk south-west along beach for c 1km to view from 52.3063, 1.6560. View only from the seawall, do not walk out on the raised bank-Stejneger's Scoter-Fife-East Wemyss-2nd-summer drake still on sea; use Weavers Court car park (KY1 4RT) and view from Wemyss Caves
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28.4.25

CANNOCK CHASE-STAFFORDSHIRE

This morning, I stopped by Cannock Chase on my way to work in Birmingham and enjoyed a few hours of excellent wildlife watching.

Cannock Chase

Cuckoos were calling as soon as I arrived, and one in particular was clearly visible, a striking reminder of the Chase’s breeding population.
 
Cuckoo

Tree Pipits were also abundant, with seven individuals observed during my walk.


Tree Pipit

Other notable birds included a Stonechat and a Reed Bunting, both adding variety to the morning’s observations.

Stonechat

Reed Bunting

Butterflies were equally impressive. Green Hairstreaks were abundant, flitting in the morning sun alongside a single Brimstone, providing a perfect introduction to the day.


Green Hairstreak Butterfly

Brimstone

Overall, it was a thoroughly rewarding few hours, combining the joy of walking through the Chase with quality sightings of both birds and butterflies.

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