19 Mar - An early morning visit to Cholsey downs in superb frosty weather paid off, as the Rough-legged Buzzard that had been in the area for a few days appeared and circled in the sunshine, then soared with several Common Buzzards and Red Kites. In comparison, it appeared distinctly longer-winged as well as much more contrasting, with striking white rump, pale head and dark belly patch. The bird flew high N at around 10.30 after the thermals developed, so birders arriving late did not see it. An excellent Oxfordshire tick (photos 1-3, copyright Roger Wyatt/Oxonbirds; photos 6-7 JM). Red Kites showed very well (4-5, JM), a total of 19 seen including birds at Streatley and over the M4; as did several Yellowhammers (8, JM) along with Corn Buntings and a calling Grey Partridge. A Stoat was seen very close along the track (9,JM).
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