BTO/CJ Garden BirdWatch Survey 4-10 June

Last week was possibly the quietest week we've seen in the garden so far. We had blazing sunshine all week with no rain but the occasional wind. The exceptionally good weather kept the birds right down to a minimum. The most regular visitors at the moment are baby Blackbirds - we seem to have three in the garden at any one time.

The Swallows and Housemartins are still increasing in numbers - and a few more nests are appearing on neighbouring houses - not ours though, typically!

The Sparrowhawk has been absent for a couple of weeks now but I'm not complaining - I like my baby Blackbirds!

We drove over to Lilliesleaf Nursery and Ford Nursery on Saturday morning (before the match!) and bought some bedding plants (for instant colour!) and perennials (mainly tall late flowering).

1. Blackbird (5)
2. Woodpigeon (2)
3. Chaffinch (1)
4. Greenfinch (1)
5. House Sparrow (5)
6. Starling (21)
7. Goldfinch (1)
8. Siskin (2)
9. Robin (1)
10. Great Tit (1)
11. Blue Tit (1)
12. Pheasant (3, male with two babies)
    

Over:

Swallow
Housemartin
Oystercatcher

Our complete and up-to-date garden bird list can been viewed here