Pair of Spotted Flycatchers nest building 25 ft up, Coleford, this evening. Seemingly able to acquire all the nesting material required from within the chosen tree. Nest building relentlessly in the hour I sat quietly observing. Not sure how long it takes to construct a nest but not very long I guess. Nearby a tree was buzzing, very loud, clearly audible from 25 yards away. The tree was full of Bees. I've never experienced that before.

Hi John, It was probably a lime tree which the bees were in. At this time of year they go mad for the nectar in these trees.

Best Wishes,
Bill.

And another SF. In my garden at Cocklake. First for 15 years when they nested on the side of our porch. The only other sighting I have had near here was in a neighbour's overgrown plot 3 years ago when I watched a family feeding in the overgrown orchard area.

Spotted Flycatcher today to the South of Coleford next to the Mells Stream

Nest in my garden in Butleigh containing 3 eggs has been destroyed possibly by Magpies which have been hanging around a lot here recently

Another pair found on private land near Coleford last weekend. Possibly hatched young but status impossible to ascertain during the very short time I was there.

One seen carrying food in and around my garden in Barrington. I expect brreding is underway. The first in the immediate vicinity in 15 years - but others have nested nearby in recent years. Photos here.