In the village our neighbour Richard said that he now has one, maybe two, Reed Buntings coming to his garden feeding area. Also, last Thursday night, 1100ish, a Hedgehog, was walking around their garden.
This afternoon I went to see the Long-billed Dowitcher that had reappeared at Wanlip after some days absence. On arrival at the Plover hide in Watermead country park the bird was still present on the far side of the marsh, the light and strong wind made viewing difficult at times, but good views were had. After awhile the Lapwing, Gulls and Dowitcher took flight and it disappeared, not immediately returning with the Lapwing. The Dowitcher breeds in North America and Siberia and winters South America, as occasionally happens some go of the normal course and can end up in the UK. There are at least two others here (In UK) presently.
Probably due to the wind few other birds were about, Teal on the same pool, two Goosander, a single Pochard and several Tufter Duck were on the main pool opposite. A party of Long-tailed Tits were searching the drive hedgerow and a Green Woodpecker called nearby.
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