Tuesday 10 June – Puxton Moor Leader: Gareth Roberts

16 members assembled at Puxton village green on an overcast and windy morning. We wandered past the church with its impressive leaning tower and across a field of maize. We walked along the road adjacent to fields and ditches, where we heard Reed Warblers; and saw Greenfinch, Goldfinch, House Sparrows and Swifts. Upon leaving the road we heard more Reed Warblers (day total was 15) and, entering the moor, heard a Cetti’s Warbler and a Sedge Warbler. At our coffee stop a Buzzard was spotted sitting atop one of the new style, and generally bird unfriendly, pylons. We also heard and saw the first of nine Reed Buntings, and a pair of Stonechats. An impressive fly past by over 25 Long-tailed Tits was witnessed by all. Skylarks were heard here too. We walked back via the river – dragonflies, damselflies and butterflies were seen but not in abundance. Other birds on the list of 36 species included Whitethroat, Lesser Whitethroat, Pied Wagtail, Chiffchaff and Green Woodpecker. A very enjoyable walk – thanks to Gareth for leading. Pam Roberts