25th Oct - sunny periods, light westerly, mild 17 C

Stanford Reservoir;  a look here this morning, generally rather quite, only move the was 14 Fieldfare westward.  A small number of Redwing were in the bushes.  5 Buzzrds together we’re making the most of the thermals. The Greenshank was feeding on the point, c70 Lapwing flew in.  On the adjacent field Meadow Pipit, Skylark and Reed Bunting were busy.  Otherwise things much as normal with all the usual species seen.

A few Red Admiral and Small Tortoiseshell butterflies were around.

Draycote Water;  a couple of interesting birds were found there this morning, so after lunch I decided to have a look.

The first was a Razorbill, it was quite windy during the night so must have got blown inland.  It seemed healthy but not very active while I was there.  If it does not leave or feed it probably will not survive too long. Said to be the first in Warwickshire for 100 years, need to confirm this though.

The second bird was an adult Grey Phalarope, this was quite close and often on the shore, taking no notice of the fisherman or observers that were close by .

More photos will be added at some time.