Thurs 27 February 2020

2 Canada Geese plus hybrid Canada/Greylag, 7 Mandarins, 10 Gadwall, 21 Tufteds, drake Pochard, 3 Goldeneye, 4 Oystercatchers, 52 Lapwings, a Curlew, 2 Willow Tit, 3 Meadow Pipits ( first this year ), 2 Skylarks-one of which was singing over fields NE of the res, 12 Yellowhammers on the bridle path. The ad Viking Gull again in the roost, with many birds arriving late precluding a thorough search.