An early morning sortie (I left home just after 6) to Martin Down, followed by a trip to the shaded Garston Wood as the temperature rose. I hadn't been to either place in ages so it was a nice change of scenery.
Hope you enjoy
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Martin Down and Garston Wood
Re: Martin Down and Garston Wood
Yellowhammer, corn bunting & bullfinch, that's three birds I never see... Definitely worth the early trip PB. Great photo's of the skylarks and lots of butterflies. Well done with the cuckoo, I have seen and heard more this year than I ever have. Even took a photo of two together.
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PimperneBloke
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Re: Martin Down and Garston Wood
Great set PB. A bit ambitious with a skylark on the wing ;) Paid off though.
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Jacksparrow
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Re: Martin Down and Garston Wood
Very well done PB.
Difficult to pick a winner but the full frame Red Kite was superb. 
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Delighted to finally have you in the cuckoo party
cracking variety PB so was well worth the visit
Pardon the Scottish accent
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PimperneBloke
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Re: Martin Down and Garston Wood
Thanks all, was a lovely morning. The Cuckoo was the same place I saw one last year 
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Well done for not roasting - Gosh and I bailed on going for Small Blue hunt in favour of a doggy lolly (for him) and a cool drink (for me) in a pub.
You got some good sights there
You got some good sights there
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PimperneBloke
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Re: Martin Down and Garston Wood
I'm sure Gosh appreciated not being out!! I think it got to about 9:30 when I decided it was getting too warm and headed back toward the car lolGermain wrote: Wed Jun 24, 2026 7:16 am Well done for not roasting - Gosh and I bailed on going for Small Blue hunt in favour of a doggy lolly (for him) and a cool drink (for me) in a pub.
You got some good sights there