WeirWood on a somewhat gloomy, drizzly morning. At the west end 2 Shovellers, 20 Teal, 7 male Mandarins and a Pochard were noted. A couple of House Martins came through whilst in the c/pk 2 Goldcrests were seen. At Whillett’s once again the Water Rail was rather noisy but remained unseen, here 4 Greenfinches were noted and 2 Reed Buntings.

West End:- 2 x Mute Swan, 8 x Mandarin Duck, 16 x Mallard, 6 x Teal, 1 x Stock Dove, 5 x Woodpigeon, 1 x Moorhen, 3 x Coot, 1 x Little Grebe, 5 x Great Crested Grebe, 4 x Cormorant, 2 x Grey Heron, 13 x Jackdaw, 1 x Carrion Crow, 4 x Blue Tit, 3 x Long-tailed Tit, 2 x Chiffchaff, 1 x Blackcap, 1 x Goldcrest, 2 x Wren, 1 x Blackbird, 2 x Robin

3pm at West End:- 23 Teal, 2 Shovelers, 3 Coot, 3 Moorhens, Red Kite, Jay, 2 Meadow Pipits, Chiffchaff & Kingfisher.

Lunch time at west end, nothing to add except 2 Shovellers, 1 imm Mute Swan and a terrapin. Unable to locate the Pochard.

West End:- 2 x Canada Goose, 1 x Mute Swan, 4 x Mandarin Duck, 2 x Gadwall, 22 x Mallard, 1 x Domestic Mallard, 10 x Teal, 1 x Pochard, 2 x Pheasant, 4 x Woodpigeon, 3 x Moorhen, 1 x Coot, 7 x Great Crested Grebe, 3 x Cormorant, 1 x Grey Heron, 1 x Buzzard, 2 x Kingfisher, 1 x Great Spotted Woodpecker, 1 x Magpie, 1 x Jackdaw, 4 x Carrion Crow, 1 x Raven, 1 x Marsh Tit, 10 x Blue Tit, 6 x Great Tit, 2 x Chiffchaff, 2 x Goldcrest, 3 x Wren, 2 … Read the rest

No sign of the Rock Pipit but 22 Meadow Pipits feeding in grass back of the dam.
Common Sandpiper still, immature Mute Swan dropped in. 8 Pied Wags in Paddock and 6 Mandarins around. 11 Swallows went east.

WeirWood. A fruitful visit to the west end this evening with fem’ Peregrine, Little Egret and a couple of Snipe to start. Also 11 Teal, Red Kite and 2 Kingfishers. A Raven flew over as did 5 Siskins, 3 Redpolls a dozen Crossbills, all SW, amazing stuff. At Whillett’s nice to have Water Rail back with one seen after a lot of squealing.

WeirWood. A fruitful visit to the west end this evening with fem’ Peregrine, Little Egret and a couple of Snipe to start. Also 11 Teal, Red Kite and 2 Kingfishers. A Raven flew over as did 5 Siskins, 3 Redpolls a dozen Crossbills, all SW, amazing stuff. At Whillett’s nice to have Water Rail back with one seen after a lot of squealing.

51 Great Crested Grebes total, 1 Common Sandpiper still on the dam plus a Siskin over.
At west end immature female Peregrine and a Hobby, 16 Teal and 3 Chiffchaffs in car park.
Whillet’s:- 1 male Stonechat in right hedge of second meadow, pair of Crossbills flew west at 1pm and 2 Greenfinch around, 2 Jays, 2 Bullfinch and Green Woodpecker.

Last butterfly count of the year found 1 Common Blue,2 Small Coppers,1 Red Admiral and 4 Green veined whites. 10 Willow Emeralds,5 Migrant Hawker,Southern Hawker and 10+ Common Darters.

This morning at the dam end some lovely sights of House Martins 700, swallows 200+ dropping in for a drink then heading off east, 1 Common Sandpiper, 3 Grey Wagtails were on the dam.
Couple of Jays below the dam with several calling Chiffchaffs and 6 Pied Wagtails and a Kestrel in the paddock. 58 Greylags flew high west and several small groups of Starlings plus 3 Siskins over. At least 32 Great Crested Grebes,plus 2 Egyptian Geese noted.
At the west end 12 Teal, 2 Mandarins, 22 Great crested Grebes and 3 Chiffchaffs.
Whillet’s 7 Siskins feeding in the … Read the rest