Common Darter, Hill Road

The orange-red colour identifies it as a male.
 

Hobby hunting Swallows, Warren Hill

 A dozen or more gregarious and chatty Swallows feeding above Warren Hill and occasionally landing in a tree. Suddenly the relaxed behaviour became urgent as a predator was spotted and alarm calls filled the air. A few moments later a Hobby arrived.

Chatty Swallows

The Hobby

A Swallow following the Hobby and calling a warning

Some of the repeated dives the Hobby made

The Hobby moves off empty-handed

Wheatear, Heathy Brow

 An Autumn migrant, hunting for insects from a fence post.

Ravens, Coombe Hill

For several years there have been breeding Ravens near Coombe Hill. Earlier this year we came upon a family group of four. This time there was just an adult pair, who spent some time grooming each other. They clearly have a strong bond.

 

Buzzard

Buff-tailed Bumblebee, Hill Road

 

Blue Tit, Jevington Plantation

 

Painted Lady, Hill Road