13th June - sunny, hot 26C, light breeze

Willey; first thing a couple of Ravens in the Trees in Hurls Furlong field to the east and two Mistle Thrushes in the very top sheep field.

Soar Brook Lake/Hinckley;   Cormorant 2, Little Grebe, Oystercatcher pair with well grown young, two Lapwing, Mallard, Tufted Duck 3, Greylag Goose family, Grey Heron,  a Red-legged partridge singing.

Husbands Bosworth Sandpit; a look over the pool that remains held 10 Lapwings, Mallards including a family, Tufted Ducks and Pied Wagtails.