Hants/Wilts borders

25 May - a chance to take advantage of the current dry, sunny spell, and a fairly early arrival at Acres Down on the northern edge of the New Forest. A the day heated up, a variety of raptors appeared, including several views of male and female Goshawk. Sparrowhawk also seen for comparison. As thermals started a number of Common Buzzards rose and soared, then mid-morning a fairly distant Honey Buzzard appeared to the S and spiralled up with very flexible flat wings and acrobatic tail, climbing in tight circles, and then glided away on flat wings. Red Kite also seen soaring. In the adjacent woodland alongside the track, 2 Firecrests found immediately. Woodlark also seen at close quarters near the car park, Siskin and Stonechat logged, and flyover Hawfinch and Crossbills. En route home, Corn Bunting and Curlew seen at Haxton, but no Whinchats.