27th Sept - medium high cloud, wind SE light, becoming mod, then fresh and gusty pm, 19C

Willey;  first thing 20 Swallows feeding over the old railway track trees and paddocks.  A Great-spotted Woodpecker flew into the lane tree near the allotments, 1330h.

Stanford reservoir; afternoon.

Four red-crested Pochards (3 drakes) in Keepers bay and a Stonechat along the Leics bank (both initially spotted this morning by Chris Hubbard).

Eight Pochards, nine Little Grebes, along with Shovelers and Gadwalls.  

A Kestrel was hunting, 12 Meadow Pipits around the dam area and a Grey Wagtail. 

Four Ravens around.

15 House Martins feeding over the settling pool area, where a Little Egret was too.