Today's opportunity came from a visit with Lyn and our friend Mal to a textile exhibition at Compton Verney near Wellesbourne in central Warwickshire.
Last year a similar jaunt paid dividends with an unexpected Hawfinch in the grounds. Lightning failed to strike twice however, and I was left with just common birds to see. Redpoll and Siskin flew over, and several Common Gulls floated overhead.
The Yew trees were yielding a crop of berries which several Greenfinches found irresistible.
The small lake in the grounds contained a few Mallard and a solitary Great Crested Grebe.
A Grey Wagtail lurked near the sluice, where I also heard a Kingfisher.
Its a very nice place to visit. The arboretum is truly spectacular, and I'm sure regular watching would turn up a few scarcities.
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