15th Jan - cloudy clearing to sunny spells and scattered showers pm, 8C, breeze SSW

Another load of rain last night, with many fields with standing water again.

Draycote Water; a look here during the afternoon.  A few Shoveler, Gadwall, a couple of Goosander and Wigeon, plenty of Little Grebe.  A long way off shore the juv Great northern Diver was visible, having a wash, distant record photo.  

11 Long-tailed Tits in the boundary hedge.