The wonderful tinkling call of a flock of Goldfinches a super start to a walk, easy to see as they flitted from one Sloe laden Blackthorn to another. A flash of gold from the wing as they moved, when perched the red face showing up.
Following on amongst the Hawthorn, it too laden berries, these the green and red Haws, a flock of Long-tailed Tits, balls of pink, grey and black swaying as they drop, their long tails waving in the wind.
Across the ground a Bloody-nose Beetle slowly wound itself, aiming for a patch of Ladies Bedstraw, which still had a few delicate yellow flowers to see.
Skulking in the grass, before shooting out in front of me, was a Grasshopper Warbler, quite a good view of this secretive bird, while a little later a Garden Warbler seen amongst the branches of the Pear tree - the pears, numerous small and rock hard!
A flutter of blue as an Adonis Blue took off, brilliant on the DULL GREY morning, as it landed the dark lines could be seen through the white edging. A good identification point when comparing with the Common Blue.
As I peered at the butterfly alongside a Stripe-winged Grasshopper drew my attention as it sat hidden within the patch of grass.
Above me on the Wayfaring Tree two Cirl Buntings were stood, the facial markings showing up well against the grey background.
A quick jaunt down to the cliffs, to see a Peregrine Falcon standing erect on a rock promontory, the bright yellow feet and dark face mask, plus the speckled chest all contrasting with it’s slate grey back.
A bright yellow patch of Fleabane, while the low growing Restharrow and Dwarf Thistle are both looking tired and dusty. Hemp Agrimony has also lost its lustre, the dull pink flowers now turned to bull brown!