There was some light fog on Bank Holiday Monday, so it was a later start than usual for us. After a bit of debate we headed towards Bredon Hill again to see if the Nightingales had returned. We did a large circuit initially before turning to the breeding area. There is signage in place to remind visitors to stay STRICTLY on the path. Within twenty yards a Nightingale flew across in front of us showing its magficiant tail only to disappear in the undergrowth.
It was probably another twenty five minutes until I heard another bird and some edgy movement. I decided to hold fire and wait in this area as it's where I'd had sightings in previous years. After another ten minutes two males got into really good song almost competing against each other and on occasions landed on perches in the open when I managed to get a few pleasing shots. During the session I recorded at least five singing males.
For lunch we retreated to our favourite pub, the Queen Elizabeth, in Elmley Castle. As well as the normal yummy lunch we got treated to a few dances from local Morris dancers. Nice way to spend a bank holiday for sure.
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