30th Sept - becoming cloudy and rain pm, S wind increasing to moderate, 14C.

Willey; This morning seven Swallows were feeding around the village.  A Green Woodpecker and a great Spotted Woodpecker were heard during the day.,

Cotesbach landfill; after lunch before the rain, the Ruff was still present in the sandpit area and six Red Kites over the landfill area.  The water has gone down a lot recently in the sandpit area, which may explain the reduction on ducks there over the past week.

Stanford reservoir; eary afternoon, notable were c75 House Martins and a few Swallows feeding over the water.  A Sparrowhawk flew by, a Green Woodpecker was heard.  At least three Chiffchaffs with the Long-tailed Tit flock, plus Treecreeper. Four Grey Wagtails were present in the spillway.

I shall sort my feed station out now October is here and start to feed a little.  Hopefully, Tree Sparrows will appear again fairly soon.