Willow Warbler heard singing in the Brook Meadow early morning and a Blackcap singing nearby. Another Blackcap out past the Bullshole and 6 Chiffchaffs heard singing at various locations.
Approx 50 Fieldfare and 10 Redwing halfway out to Lollingdon and several Song and Mistle Thrush around.
2 Peregrines seen 1♂ and 1♀, both flew east.
1 lone House Martin battling against the wind.
A Kestrel, several Buzzards and Red Kites, a couple of Meadow Pipits and 2 Red-legged Partridge seen.
Yellowhammers and Reed Buntings in good numbers.
A brief visit to Cholsey Marsh didn’t produce a lot, Buzzard, Red Kite, a few Linnets, 1 Meadow Pipit, 2 Chiffchaffs and a few Reed Buntings.
Only 5 Gulls today, all Lesser Black-backs and all fairly high overhead.
3 Roe Deer and a single Hare also seen.
Both ♂ and ♀ Blackcap, Mistle Thrush and Song Thrush still visiting feeders in garden, 2 Treecreeper, Goldcrest and a Great-spotted Woodpecker also.
29 species in or from garden today!
First Swallow in the village for me today, singing near the school. Tawny Owl nearby last night.
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