After a very cold night the snow still lay deep and crisp and even. I had few chores in the morning so I didn't get out for a walk until about 3pm.
It was dull and overcast with a little sleet in the air, but there were plenty of birdies around. In the lane behind the cottage IO found a small flock of Siskin feeding in the alders. As I crossed the fields leading down to the apple orchards I saw Common Buzzard (with snow white underwings), Wren, Fieldfare, Redwing and Goldfinch.
In the orchards I spent some time watch a large Chaffinch flock and eventually found 2 bramblings in with them. Also saw Great-spotted Woodpecker and lots more thrushes.
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| Just a record shot of Brambling - I still can't get a good picture of this species |
This evening I decided to print off a checklist and transfer my NEW YEAR blog list onto paper. Due to the incompetence of yours truly I found 5 species missing from the list which I have seen and so..........
LATE ADDITIONS TO THE NEW YEAR LIST (DUE TO OMISSIONS)
126. Little Grebe
127. Red-breasted Merganser
128. Common Crane
129. Common Kingfisher
130. European Stonechat
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