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Turning left into Dunmey Lane we followed the
bridleway through Dumney Lane Wood where the
remains of brickworks were seen. The centre
post hole was seen where a donkey was used to
tread the clay and the well for the required
water was also visible. The remains of the
Kilns were not found. We took lunch in a sunny
glade in the wood before walking back down the
lane towards Broadfields. Turning right onto
the footpath leading past a man made fish pond
we met the road again and returned to the Church
vi Rectory Lane and the Barn Hall. Tea was
taken at Court Hill.
The birds were quiet with little song but
several species were noted and I am indebted to
Michael Parker for his list of those seen:-
Swallow Mistle Thrush
House Martin Starling
Swift Linnet
Blackcap Kestrel
Willow Warbler Great Tit
Chiff Chaff Blue Tit
Bullfinch Turtle Dove
Greenfinch Wood Pigeon
Wren Collared Dove
Dunnock Red Poll
Carrion Crow
Rook Coot
Tree Sparrow Mallard
House Sparrow Skylark
Common Whitethroat Robin
Moorhen Song Thrush
Blackbird
This is a quiet time of the year for birds. Some
Warblers were heard especially Blackcap. In one
place a Chiff Chaff was heard. There were few
Willow Warblers and only one Whitethroat.
This year there seem to be few Swallows, House