I seem to be seeing more swifts around than in the last few years, fewer swallows though.

We had an unexpected visitor the other week, a peregrine falcon came and sat on a fence post just across from my workshop window. I believe there is a place about 4 miles away where they regularly nest.

We are just reaching the time of year when the curlews head for the coast and follow the lapwings that went about a month ago. The skylarks are still evident in numbers. I can usually hear a duet or even a trio if I am outside for any lenght of time.

Robin