Nightjar and Woodcock

Fabulous evening watching a pair of Nightjar performing courtship and feeding behaviour in South Yorkshire. As well hearing churring there was a pig like call the Nightjar did when flying. Also seen were a Short eared Owl on route and roding Woodcock

Suffolk, Norfolk and Lincolnshire

Summer birding weekend went well in great weather. Plenty of Cuckoo at Lakenheath plus Cetti's Warbler, hunting Barn Owl and a lone Hobby sat in a tree.Sadly no Golden Oriole have arrived this year.  In the evening went to Thetford Forest for my best ever view of a Nightjar.
The following morning it was an early start at Weeting Heath for superb views of at least 6 Stone Curlew one showing in flight and giving its distinctive call. From there we went to Norfolk where we saw Marsh Harrier but no Montagu's Harrier at a favoured spot. On to Cley where there were Red Crested Pochard, Spoonbill and Avocet. We finished up at Frampton where we were rewarded with 3 Turtle Dove. Other highlights of the weekend were Marsh Tit, Red Kite, Lesser Whitethroat, Grey Partridge and Red Legged Partridge

Nightjar and Woodcock

Good views of at least 2 Nightjar plus plenty of churring at a site near Stocksbridge last night. Also seen was a roding Woodcock