WeirWood again from midday was pleasant at the west end. 11 Wigeon today plus 2 Tufted Duck, 17 Mandarins and 4 Teal. On the feeders 2 Siskins joined the usual tits and finches which again inc’ Marsh, Long-tailed and Coal Tit. Several Black-headed Gulls were joined by a 1st winter Common Gull. In the c/pk 5 Lesser Redpolls and a Goldcrest were seen plus a Buzzard overhead. The male Goshawk put in an appearance along Pintail bank scaring all and sundry, with the female showing 10 minutes later putting in an amazing show. A Water Rail was under the feeders near the hide in the company of Coot and Moorhen. The heronry was busy as expected with lots of activity. The dam end was quiet with just a few gulls, grebes and Grey Wagtail male.