An afternoon visit to the farm with Wigeon numbers up. Temperatures are set to drop overnight which presents the opportunity for more wildfowl and finches to congregate on the farm.
Canada Goose 136, Wigeon 318, Teal 13, Cormorant 4, Little Egret 7, Mallard 69 (65 to roost on River Piddle at Mill Mead). Raven S over Mill Mead. Common Gull 7 flight SW over Waterbarn Cottages.
Raven low over Green field to land in tree and call.
pm finch count over 200 birds present at Big and Little Straps.
Reed Bunting 47, Yellowhammer 72, Chaffinch 50, House Sparrow 35,
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