5th Jan - cloudy dull, very light wersterly, 6C

Bradgate Park/Cropston reservoir; I visited here today particularly to search through the Lesser Redpoll flock which has had 1-2 Common (Mealy) Redpoll in.  I and some others did see one bird that looked very good for a Common Redpoll, distinctly showing the plumage and size expected.  The flock was 'f'lighty' as many people walked along the path with accompanying noise making it difficult to get a photograph.

I was also told of a Little Owl nearby and went to view, it was present, and showing well.  The haze in the photograph is actually a high stone wall that was between me and the Owl - so out of focus!

There was nothing much on the reservoir, only a small flock of Lapwing at the inlet.