Tag Archives: Birdsong

Brampton: Autumn and the Michaelmas arrivals

Posted on 29/09/2018 by marklittle

Over the last few days the evening has arrived with golden sunset. It feels like a time of change – the last Swallows skimmed the last stubble of the harvest a few days ago, before heading south. The autumn migrants … Continue reading →

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Brampton: arrival of Spring 2018

Posted on 25/02/2018 by marklittle

The churchyard is filling with Snowdrops. Aconites and a few Daffodils. All flowering under a bright, clear sky. The easterly breeze reminds me that we have probably not seen the last of Winter, but Spring cannot be far off. On … Continue reading →

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Brampton Spring: the (long awaited) return of the Cuckoo

Posted on 26/05/2017 by marklittle

This year the Cuckoo was a late arrival in the valley. We can usually expect to hear their first call in late April, but not this year. Bill heard the first call yesterday morning (25th May) and I did not … Continue reading →

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Brampton in September

Posted on 17/09/2016 by marklittle

This week the House Martins abandoned our skies and headed for warmer climes. Recently they had gathered in wheeling flock of 40+ over the village – something akin to training flights for the late fledged young combined with a feeding … Continue reading →

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Brampton – soaring Buzzards

Posted on 11/09/2016 by marklittle

Buzzards have moved from rare to commonplace in Norfolk over the last twenty years or so. However common they are, I still thrill to the site of the family groups that soar on the village thermals. This morning (Sunday)  we … Continue reading →

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Brampton Summer: the song of the Blackcap Warbler

Posted on 30/05/2016 by marklittle

Not quite a Nightingale. This song was full throated, but without the seemingly endless variety of its relation; this was the song of the Blackcap. This morning we had the chance to stop and watch for a few minutes. The … Continue reading →

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Brampton Spring: the arrival of the Cuckoo

Posted on 20/04/2016 by marklittle

The Cuckoo is slightly early this year; announcing his presence with a circuit of the village at 5.15 this morning. In the clear, slightly chilly morning air his call was clear and close – the closer they are, the more … Continue reading →

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Brampton Spring: mimic

Posted on 17/04/2016 by marklittle

For some days now we have been scanning the skies for the early morning Buzzard whose call drifts across the village. The strange thing being that Buzzards are not normally early risers. The tend to wait for the warmer air … Continue reading →

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Brampton Spring: chorus at dawn

Posted on 17/04/2016 by marklittle

The dawn chorus is reaching a new intensity. The song of the natives, such as the Robin and the Wren, is being strengthened by the complex warblings of newly arrived summer visitors. Setting aside the monotony of the Chiffchaff’s two-note, … Continue reading →

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Brampton Spring: Easter Sunday – departures and arrivals

Posted on 27/03/2016 by marklittle

The morning of Easter Sunday is clear and bright. The fresh southerly breeze of yesterday afternoon has delivered change. This morning Spring migrants have arrived. Only last Thursday the Winter Thrushes, Fieldfare and Redwings, were gathering on the freshly ploughed … Continue reading →

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