Hawfinch - Bishop Middleham, County Durham

[IanF]

Three present this morning. Mainly feeding in hornbeams on the side of the lower track to Castle Lake. Easily disturbed by movement/talking amongst people on the track below. They tend to fly off towards the churchyard on top of the hill and return a few minutes later.

Lots of seeds left on the trees so they may stick around while. When I left I drove past the church and saw three perched on the tree tops behind the church.

Apparently they've been present over the last week or so.

A shame the light was so poor today for photos, but still good to see locally.

Video clip - https://youtu.be/JAwlxNYitGU

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[IanF]

Three around again this morning.

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[IanF]

A couple more photos.

[IanF]

Four around early afternoon today.

Light still poor.

[IanF]

Better light this afternoon with blue skies and sunshine, but also accompanied by some pretty strong winds especially on the lower track. I didn't see any birds at all there when I called in. The rear of St.Michaels Church was a little better with two birds showing on and off.

[IanF]

At least three in the churchyard this morning. Alternating feeding in the hornbeams, yew and on ivy berries plus generally hopping around the trees and bushes.

[IanF]

A couple more photos from today.

[IanF]

Six around this morning feeding in hornbeams on the lower track. None at all in the churchyard.