One of 4 Wheatears (3m 1f) that were present on a ploughed field along Stanklyn Lane yesterday.

Was pleased to see a male Redstart in the paddocks along Stanklyn Lane again this afternoon.

Male Redstart early pm (after rain) at Stanklyn Lane paddocks but flew off high after a couple of minutes. Also, Male Yellow Wagtail at Heath Lane model aircraft field on plough with 2 White Wagtail and 5 Pied. Stone/Shenstone (Worcs.)

3 White Wagtails on ploughed field at Heath Lane, Stone (Worcs) early afternoon

A pair of Peregrines were perched up on one of the pylons along Stanklyn Lane (Stone) yesterday afternoon. What's interesting is that you can clearly see the size difference between the sexes. The male (at the top) is the much smaller bird.

The Hartlebury Common Local Group's next indoor meeting is on Tuesday 10th February 2026, when Shropshire County Council Ranger Guy Border will be giving a talk about Severn Valley Country Park. Guy weill talk how the area has been developed from a former coal mine to the wildlife haven it is now

The Hartlebury Common Local Group's next meeting is on Tuesday 11th Nov 2025, when I will be giving a talk entitled "The Wildlife of Worcestershire." The talk will look at the various habitats within the county and some of the wonderful fauna & flora it supports.

The Group's next indoor meeting is on Tuesday 14th October 2025, when Hartlebury Common transect recorder Stephen Field will be giving a talk entitled "Butterflies Bounce Back; the Ups & Downs of the 2025 Summer on Hartlebury Common."

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3 Stonechat new in at Stanklyn Paddocks this afternoon

Clouded Yellow back at Stanklyn today. First sighting in just over a month.

Female Wheatear present at Elmley Lovett (Worcestershire), this afternoon. Nice to see a bit of passage through the fields

Sadly, the field where Clouded Yellows were at Stanklyn has been cleared. Just bare soil now. It also had loads of mugwort and fat hen as well as lucerne and looked ideal for autumn whinchat. I'm gutted

At least 2 Clouded Yellow now present this afternoon at Stanklyn Lane near Kidderminster. A male coming close to front edge of field at times & a female observed egg laying by Mike Williams of Butterfly Conservation at rear of field. Still very mobile & not settling for photos.

I had a Clouded Yellow on my local patch in Worcestershire this afternoon. Last time I has one here was 2013

No photos as was too mobile but I've had a Clouded Yellow at Stanklyn Lane (Stone, Worcestershire) this evening showing in the weedy harvested bean field opposite junction with Heath Lane. Its been 12 years since I last recorded one here!

30th June 2025 - Blackstone Meadows (near Bewdley).
Mating pair of Club-tailed Dragonflies. I have seen many Club-tailed over the years but never a pair in cop. This is because shortly after emerging from the river they spend most of their adult life in woodland canopies @worcswt.bsky.social

Nice to see the male Whinchat found by Terry Hinett at Stanklyn this afternoon. Was a bit distant for photos (hence the over cropped record shot) but it was a joy to see all the same.

Believe it or not the first record at Monkwood this year was on the 20th April

Popped To Monkwood NR this afternoon. Highlights included Drab Looper, Wood White, Cuckoo, Garden Warbler and Lesser Spotted Woodpecker. @worcswt.bsky.social @bc-westmids.bsky.social

A few photos of this afternoon's Wheatear at Elmley Lovett

#Worcsbirding

Found my first Wheatear of the Spring at Elmley Lovett (Worcs.) this afternoon

I had my first male Emperor moth of the year to the pheromone lure on Hartlebury Common yesterday afternoon.

Pleased to find my first Scarlet Tiger caterpillar of the year on my allotment plot today munching on a leaf of purple sprouting broccoli. Kidderminster

Sorry mate. Missed your comment. They are moving about a bit. Sometime flock is in same area though

3 Brambling (2m 1f) with mixed finch/bunting flock near Elmley Lovett yesterday. Also nearby, 25 Corn Bunting and 2 Stonechat at Shenstone (Worcs.) #Worcsbirding #ukbirding

28 Corn Buntings were present at Shenstone (Worcs) this afternoon. Nearby at Elmley Lovett, a female Brambling was present with mixed finch/bunting flock

The Hartlebury Common Local Group's next indoor meeting is on Tuesday 11th February, when local Ecologist Phillip Playford will give a talk on Bats. The meeting is at the Elizabeth Mills Centre, Sion Gardens, Stourport-on-Severn DY13 8BH. 7:45 pm start and admission is £3.00 (cash only).

Part of the flock of 120 Lapwing that were in fields between Shenstone and Rushock (Worcestershire). 28th January 2025

Had a stunning adult male Merlin over Heath Lane model aircraft field at 2pm. After hawking low over field it flew off towards Stanklyn but unable to relocate. Stone/Shenstone (Worcs.) #worcsbirding #ukbirding

Cheers for the advice Tom