Nunhead Cemetary, 10/5/11, 0840 – 0955, warm and clear becoming overcast later, light wind
Blackbird* 18, Blackcap 9, Blue Tit* 7, Carrion Crow 4, Chiffchaff 10, Collared Dove 1, Feral Pigeon 1, Goldcrest 1, Great-spotted Woodpecker 1, Great Tit* 8, Greenfinch 3 , Long-tailed Tit* 4, Magpie 2, Ring-necked Parakeet* 9, Robin 13, Song Thrush 3, Swift 5, Woodpigeon 9, Wren* 36 + possible Garden Warbler 1
* indicates nesting activity witnessed
There’s no doubting this week’s star is that diminutive woodland songster – the Wren! I counted an amazing 36 birds during the walk which suggests that a good breeding season for this species is at hand. At times they made listening out for other species quite difficult with one individual proving particularly distracting as I attempted to gauge whether or not a pretty, flutey song emanating from dense undergrowth belonged to a Garden Warbler rather than Blackcap. I'm not that experienced with Garden Warblers, having encountered them for the first time just this year, so it is hard to be sure. I would certainly not be surprised to find them in Nunhead Cemetery and this song certainly seemed different enough for me to take extra note. However without certain identification it remains a tantalising ‘maybe’!
Swifts made a first appearance on the list this year, feeding over the folly and Blackbirds were recorded in good number too. Whitethroats are proving elusive although I’m sure there is good habitat for them there. Perhaps next time?
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