Woolhampton Gravel pits & K&A Canal UPDATE

Hi all

We went to a different place yesterday as I was hoping to see a kingfisher and TJ had very kindly sent me a link to BerksBirds that showed sightings in the Woolhampton gravel pits area.

Sadly I didn't see a kingfisher, but I heard one, so we're going back today. Meanwhile I saw all of these birds, and as someone who can't pick out birds in trees very clearly, I'm so pleased with myself for spotting what I think is a goldcrest in a green conifer. In fact I heard it before I saw it and despite not knowing exactly what it was I took several photos. Sadly I had forgotten to switch on my Image Stabiliser, but some are OK.

I'm also so pleased that I saw another hobby, and although he was very high up, this time I was able to do a slightly better job than the blurred image I took last time.

This first bird is up for identification. Following the RSPB identifier gave me wheatear, but I thought it was generally more blue than the wheatear and with a longer tail. So any help would be gratefully appreciated please:

Second up I think is a whitethroat

Third is I believe a goldcrest?

The distant hobby.

The kestrel

and there were loads of these demoiselles (and several photographers of them)

Best wishes Chris