Sunday November 24

A dull misty morning with drizzle at first. A very light south-easterly.

Quiet again. The Peregrine, two Stonechats, and at least eight Lesser Redpolls were seen on HOEF land, and we also heard a Tawny Owl hoot as we sheltered from the rain.

Lesser Redpoll

Lesser Redpolls

There were actually quite a lot of small birds in the hedgerows, including at least 30 Blue Tits, three Marsh Tits, 100 Redwings, 127 Fieldfares, and a Yellowhammer.

The flash field produced 20 Teal, 113 Mallard, and five Snipe.

Some might say another day of dross, but I wouldn't be so rude.