We don't get many rarities in the midlands so when four Lapland Buntings were reported on the Malvern Hills we were always going to give it a go espically as we were heading back up the M5 from Devon.
North Hill is a good stiff walk and it is always a bit easier when you know there is a nice bird at the top.Dispite the strong wind we found a Small Copper taking shelter on our side of the hill. As we rose higher we picked up two Stonechats followed by good numbers of Meadow Pipits and a Wheatear.
The Squire kindly hung around where the birds were seen to guide us to the exact location. As if by magic two of the birds duly landed on the path to give us some terrific views. The birds fed and occasionly jumped over the gusts of wind before taking off calling on their merry way.
A very nice way to end a lovely week.
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