What are the blobs?
They're places near the path network where pied flycatcher (black) and redstart (red!) have been heard singing. It's not definitive - but is a guide to where some have been seen recently - and are good places to start on your journey to discover these special birds.
We'd like you to help us keep track of them too. The team are out doing standard method surveys - and recording casually as they go wandering - but the more eyes and ears the better. So, if you pick up a trail guide and see a bird - or you're sure you hear it singing - then make a note on your map (including whether it was singing or not). Then when you get back to the Information Centre share it with us - it will help us build up a better picture.
After a long journey from their winter in Africa, both species should now be settling down. This is a brief window of opportunity because by the end of June they will be much more difficult to see - so come and visit now!
So far there have been just occasional records of tree pipit and as yet no wood warbler, so we're really keen for you to report back if you see or hear either.
Thanks for your help
Jarrod
Pied Flycatcher, taken by Steve Brown
Redstart, RSPB Images