Hawfinches at Bramfield Church

14th November 2024

Hawfinches do sometimes appear at Bramfield Church before Xmas but most records are from early January onwards. However, in view of the number of sightings in the south-east over the last couple of weeks I thought I would pay Bramfield a visit.

After 10 minutes I could hear one calling deep inside a Yew and then another high above me in a Lime near the field end. I went to get my camera and by the time I got back they were both perched high in the Lime. Unfortunately by then the dark clouds had rolled in and I shooting in the gloom, but one was not obscured by twigs and put on a bit of a display.

I love it when a plan comes together.