5th November - Yet another cloudy and wet day, fairly dull, SW wind picking up, but mild 13C

Early morning saw about 20 Fieldfare flying over the village, not really sure which way to head off, eventually heading west.

An afternoon visit in the light rain to the local reservoir to see if any further winter visitors had come in. Goldeneye numbers have increased to nine since Sunday, six in the photo below.

Other duck included  four Red-crested Pochard, 21 Shoveler, 5 Teal, c100 Wigeon, Gadwall, Mallard, and Tufted Duck.  Five Snipe flew over looking for a place to land.

A Kestrel was present. Some 40 Redwings and c15 Fieldfare were feeding on the berries. 12 Stock Dove fed on the neighbouring arable field.  While 12 Goldfinch were feeding on various weed seeds at the waters edge.

A Hare was hiding at the edge of a cover crop.