June 5th 2012 --- Jubillee fly-over by bee-(f)-eaters

Jubilee fly-over by bee-(f)-eaters

Saw 4 bee-eaters flying from the North, across the crossroads, and off towards batters clump to the south.

I guess they may have followed the stream a little way before branching across the m1 ridge to get across the Weald.  They were not much more than tree height.

The light was not good, but silhouette distinctive, like a starling with long tail.  One short call made, which was recognised by a companion birdwatcher.

Will have left the reserve without stopping

Hope we don't get too many twitchers

Martin