Redstart
Great stop
Wheatear
Wheatear
Couldn't resist this photo
Busy on the paths
The regular Redstart view
Common Redstart
Yellowhammer
Deer farm always nice to see
Escapement
Meadow Pipit
Common Whitethrost
Views to the north
Tree Pipit
Common Redstart
Young lambs
Common Whitethroat
From the top you get some interesting views looking down at the birds
Ring Ouzel footage from spring 2019
I found this drone footage online which shows off Bredon very well
Bredon Hill is the largest of the Cotswold ‘outliers’ and is the only Cotswold hill to lie fully within Worcestershire, although part of the escarpment at Broadway also lies within the county. Both peaks have distinctive 18th century follies at their summit.
Bredon Hill is dotted with standing stones, it has three Iron Age forts, a Norman castle, a holy well, a disappeared cave and a folly. A host of tales and folklore add further mystery if you give it a Google. Just a few miles from Evesham, it is an easy drive from all direction.
To escape the current pandemic madness I've been walking Bredon as it is an area of natural beauty, is only a short drive and you can disappear on the slopes and not see anyone. For me, it's always been worth an annual visit to try and see the Ring Ouzels moving through but there is so much more than that. You are guaranteed to see something amazing on each visit and the view from the top is something you should always take in. But don't expect an easy walk if you have never been, there are many options to the sumit, all guaranteed to get those lungs pumping.
The site has records of Dotterel, Stone Curlew, Pied Wheatear four species of Owl, Montagu's Harrier, Marsh Harrier, Hen Harrier, Hawfinch, Great Grey Shrike, Black Redstart, Pied & Spotted Flycatcher, Shore Lark, Wood Lark, Wheatear *, Ring Ouzel *, Whinchat *, Stonechat* and Crossbill* (* are recorded annually)
Breeding birds include the amazing Common Redstart, Tree Pipit, Red Kite, Sky Lark, Green & Greater Spotted Woodpecker, Linnet, Yellowhammer, Common & Lesser Whitethroat, Willow & Marsh Tit, Blackcap, Raven, Buzzard & Kestrel to name just a few. Also seen from hill have been Osprey & Iceland Gull.
I've enjoyed taking my camera up this spring and just waiting in different areas to see what I can capture. It's amazing what happens in front of you if you just wait. On my last visit, I watched three Jackdaws chase a Weasal through some scrub after it tried to raid their nest.
Once you have had your walk make sure you visit the Elizabeth pub in Elmley Castle for a fantastic lunch & a pint. (Once reopen)
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