Tuesday 09 April – Hanham Leaders: Jenny Weeks, Jean Oliver, Karen & Luke Birmingham

The rain held off more or less, as 22 of us walked through the mixed woodland of Bickley and Hencliffe Woods
and back along the River Avon. The heronry was well populated with adults and two chicks were seen by most,
as the youngest of the group had kindly brought his ‘scope’. Of the 35 species seen, highlights were: a new
rookery, six House Martin, two Bullfinch, three Willow Warbler, a preening Peregrine Falcon and the songs of
many newly arrived Blackcap and Chiffchaff. Despite the chilly weather, there was a good showing of spring
flowers. (Thanks to Jenny, Jean, Karen & Luke for leading.)
Jenny Weeks, Jean Oliver, Karen & Luke Birmingham