Not so fast...

Although Turtle Doves are more abundant (though for how much longer?) here in Norfolk than in Bedfordshire, they are by no means regular down the Lakes in the course of a year, so it was good that Chas Holt had one fly through the reserve this lunchtime. Scores again tied on 125.

Monster

TURTLE DOVES! Not one, but two Turtle Doves are currently sat in a larch tree on the new heath. They have just been watched to fly in by Andy Schofield et al.

With the numbers of Turtle Doves rapidly disappearing all over Bedfordshire, our chances for a single passing migrant were slim. Having two appear gives slight hope of them staying for the summer... 125 and we take the lead!