Thanks to Wendy Dyson for the following:-.
A pleasant morning saw about 40 people join the walk. Most did the Brackenfield loop, a few returned after reaching the Church. Four walked down to the River Amber and did the loop of the reservoir.
Sightings were;
Greylag and Canada Geese. Willow Warbler, Lapwing, Mallard, Chiff Chaff, Cormorant,
Carrion Crow, Robin Wren, Common Tern, Swallow, Dunnock, Blackbird, Great Crested Grebe, Reed Bunting, Reed Warbler, Oystercatcher, Coot, Pied Wagtail,
Grey Wagtail, wood Pigeon, Moorhen, Tufted Duck, Jackdaw, Magpie, Chaffinch,
Blue Tit, Great Tit, Nuthatch, Goldfinch, Kestrel, Starling, Great Spotted Woodpecker, Song Thrush, Mistle Thrush,Yellowhammer, Swift,Jay,
Little Ringed Plover, Rook, Bullfinch, Heron, Buzzard, After the walk a Black Headed Gull was seen from the hide. Those still in the car park saw an Osprey at 1pm.