Martin's Haven

Astonishing that the large numbers of Willow Warblers that had filled the valley on Saturday had cleared off completely yesterday. A single Chiffchaff was left singing, but two pairs of Stonechats were displaying and seeking nest sites.
Just over the Deer Park wall, two male Wheatears were also displaying to a single visible female near Renny's Slip.
On the Trehill Fields there is still a large-ish (40+) flock of Linnets, which (yet again) was disturbed by a Merlin: this has been by far the most frequently-seen bird of prey here in recent weeks, which is a real treat.