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Hodder's Coombe

Surprised to see a Kingfisher here. Spotted and Pied Flycatcher, Wood Warbler, Treecreeper and families of Jay, Grey Wagtail, Wren, Blue and Great Tits, Chaffinches. Good numbers of Fritillaries about as well.

Re: Hodder's Coombe

A brilliant day at Hodders & Holford Combes; young families of Spotted Flycatcher, Redstart, Stonechat & Meadow Pipit. Also singles of Wood Warbler, Blackcap, Treecreeper, Grey Wagtail & Great Spotted Woodpecker.

In the Combe House Hotel area a very pale Buzzard and 3 young Siskin, not long fledged.

Butterflies today included; Purple Hairstreak, Silver-washed & Dark Green Fritillaries, Painted Lady.

Swarm of bees in a hazel bush.

Masses of Migrant Hawker dragonflies.