Studley Castle Black Redstart

(M. Clarke)

Chris Lane always finds us a goodie close to home during the winter months and this year is no exception. This week he found a female Black Redstart close to Studley Castle which is just a couple of miles from home. 

This little stunner looks to have taken up a temporary residence at the nursery and can be seen around the polly tunnels and roof tops. Well worth calling in to see the bird if you are local.

The human residents are very friendly however the chap on the photo (captured by Mark) wasn't quite the same. 

Also present around the Castle were a Grey & 2 Pied Wagtail, 12 Yellowhammer, 10 Siskin, 2 Greater Spotted Woodpecker & 2 Raven.