There's clearly a bit of movement for spring happening now which is increasing the general interest and has provided a couple of good birds this week.
Grenerally 4-5 Chiffchaffs have been present but I would say closer to, if not, double figures were around today. There's also clearly a more frequent turnover of Meadow Pipits and Pied Wagtails. The Cetti's Warbler is still present and 2 Mistle Thrushes were seen on Thursday.
A mobile (but very noisey) flock of finches is in the area feeding mostly on the Alders along the river, which today had 15-20 Redpolls, 15 Siskin and several Goldfinch.
Yesterday JFT found a pair of Goldeneye on the reservoir, which were still present today with 2 Shovelers also.
This morning there was a very early Wheatear in the cattle field. It was distant from the reservoir and closer to the canal, feeding in the wet cattle poached area and not easy to see.
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| Fantastic Goldeneye pics, courtesy and copyright of JFT |
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