Tuesday, 16 January 2018

16th Jan - sunny am, cloudy pm

At last some decent sunshine during the morning, cloud forming during the afternoon, some isolated wintry showers around, steady light-mod wind variable SW-NW, feeling cold.

Willey; two Cormants flew over early morning.

Theddingworth; after lunch a look in this area.  A Red Kite flew over being harassed by a Carrion Crow, a Kestrel was hunting along the lane.  Blue, Great and 9 Long-tailed Tits were on the feeders which were joined by a Marsh Tit.  Although it was quiet I could clearly see the white area at the base of the upper bill that is diagnostic for a Marsh Tit.

On the nearby sheep pasture a mixed flock of Starling, Fieldfare and Redwing, c60, c50 and c15 respectively.  A couple of Mistle Thrush and Great-spotted Woodpecker were in the orchard.  A few Chaffinch were around and at least 6 Greenfinch in the trees, some coming to the feeders.  Three Pheasant were running around the fields.

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