1st March - cloudy, mostly light NE, 8C

Harborough Magna; am.  checked the sunflower field for Finches this morning.   Brambling still present, c30, although tricky to get good views today, also c30 Chaffinches and c50 Linnets.

Stanford reservoir; pm.  a walk here, all the regulars,highlights were seven Goosanders and c150 Golden Plovers flying over arable fields.   Reed Buntings are pairing up and returning to territories now as are Skylarks returning to the adjacent arable fields.  Spring is coming!