A potter round Wykeham Forest revealed Tree Pipits, Spotted Flycatchers a male Redstart, and a couple of Goshawks, one of which, a female, stooped from very high, like a missile down into the valley to attack a group of Woodpigeons passing through the valley. I didn't see if she was successful.
As the hot sun warmed the sandy path, several Green Tiger Beetles started to hunt. Lightning fast, they sped around the sandy terrain chasing down small insects. If I approached too close they would suddenly fly off a few metres before resuming business. Smart insects.
A few Giant Birch Sawflies were buzzing about and landing on the birch regen along the path. One posed long enough for a pic.
A Yellowhammer sang as I departed Broxa.
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