February 10th.

Dunnock (Midland Bird Images).

Siskin (Midland Bird Images).

A late afternoon visit with clear skies and a warm day, is it realy February. Nothing different on the duck front still 35 Pochard and the 6 wigeon on the small pool, 2 Gt Spotted woodpeckers along the river, 18 Sikins still in the alders, a Grey Wagtail in front of the car park.The only other birds of note were 2 Tree Sparrows around the horse stables and 4 Red-legged Partridge along bixell lane, also 27 Redwing and 13 Fieldfare, 2 Buzzards and 7 Goosanders came into roost at 17-10 (3 males).
(S Seal).