A QUAIL was found today at Canons Farm in the grassy field just east of the derelict barn on Reads Rest Lane, at TQ 252 576. It was heard singing frequently throughout the day but occasionally would go more than an hour without vocalising. It was seen well by two lucky observers mid afternoon. A Whinchat was in the hedge at the north side of the field.
At Beddington today an outstanding flock (both in size and in time of year) of 11.CROSSBILLS flew SSW late morning.
