The Melodious Warbler has continued to show well on the Middlebere track today in the same spot as yesterday, located on the knoll near the Old Shepherd’s hut around halfway down the track.

This afternoon has been packed with Osprey activity at the nest site, with 022 diligently delivering a fish to CJ7 before bringing in extremely large pieces of nesting material, largely in vain as some fell off the nest. Nevertheless, his changes in behaviour in the last week have shown his dedication to CJ7 and the nest site, as well as his maturity which should mean that he will be primed for breeding next year and raising chicks successfully. Interestingly, another Osprey was sighted over Sherborne Lake yesterday evening, which was unlikely to be one of our pair as they have been more active around the nest this week. This newcomer is likely to be another 2-year-old exploring the area – it would be great it if made it’s way in our direction…

Our Nightjar walk on Slepe Heath yesterday evening produced some excellent views of displaying Nightjars across the heath, as well as 2 Cuckoos and a Hobby hunting at dusk.

Melodious Warbler – Middlebere – Mark Wright

022 Making a Stick Delivery