12th Dec - light broken cloud, light S, 12C

Harborough Magna; am.  I checked the sunflower field this morning, still plenty of Finch activity, 20 Brambling, 20 Chaffinch, 15 Greenfinch, Linnet c50, Yellowhammer 2, Reed Bunting 1 and a Jay was in the hedgerow.

Street Ashton; not too far away another field headland has been planted with bird food, this was attracting about 30 Chaffinches, c 70 Linnets, a Yellowhammer and Reed Bunting.

Eyebrook reservoir; pm.  a look here this afternoon, hopefully to see a Smew, alas none were found.  Highlights included good views of the Ring-necked Duck, 4 Scaup, and 3 Green Sandpipers and Siskin flock.