Heavy rain during the early morning led to a delayed start and to Dave opting to visit Marsh Lane GP. In fact the rain abated by 10.30 am and I made a start by heading to the south end. A small flock of Linnets, Meadow Pipits, and Pied Wagtails were being harassed by a female Sparrowhawk, and in the resultant confusion up popped a pair of Stonechats and a Yellowhammer.
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The early afternoon was characterised by plenty of birds to look through, but no real stand outs. At the flash field there were 205 Greylag Geese, 25 Teal, 11 Shoveler, and a drake Wigeon. The Kingfisher Pool produced a Kingfisher (heard only), and some rather nice bracket fungi.
More Linnets and Goldfinches added to the feel that there were plenty of birds around, while the hedgerows revealed five Redwings, eight Song Thrushes, at least 45 Blue Tits, three Chiffchaffs and two male Blackcaps.
Finally a party of nine Siskins flew over, the largest party since January.
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