Wagtails 'n' Willow Warblers

A pair of Grey Wagtails at the brook in Ashley Vale looked like they had a nest somewhere under the tunnel as they were seen to fly back and forth into it.

Male Grey Wagtail

Female Grey Wagtail

Elsewhere in the Narroways area there were 3 singing Blackcaps and 3 Chiffchaffs. At Fairlawn Road a single Long-tailed Tit was the only bird of note.

A Willow Warbler was hopping about in the trees near the tunnel at Montpelier Station although it didn't call or sing. Perhaps there will be more migrants in the next few days. Nearby there were 4 Starlings and a good count of about 15 House Sparrows.

Female House Sparrow

A pair of Blackbirds seem to have a nest in the garden, with the female feeding on mealworms which I put out and repeatedly disappearing into the ivy covering the wall.