31st January 2026 seen by Nigel Driver (via WhatsApp)

WeirWood, having been away for 10 days it was good to catch up. The weather was much better than expected. For me 2 Goosanders both redheads were seen, Red Kite, 7 Buzzards, Great Egret, Little Egret, 2 Little Grebe and 16 Redpolls all at the west end. Marsh and Coal Tit were there as usual and the Water Rail at the feeding station was a nice view of this species. The heronry was busy with 30+ birds present. The only gulls noted were 4 Common Gulls and an ad’ Lesser Black-backed. 2 Ravens put in an appearance over the west end. Not a bad morning.