the winter thrush numbers have increased of late which in turn has meant more Redwings in the garden.

                                                            Redwings in the garden

Enjoying the holly berries

Joined by a Blackbird

The lake continues to disappoint although today there were 14 Mandarins.

Yesterday evening I decided on a walk just before dark and was delighted to see a BARN OWL(110) out hunting. This is the first record of  this beautiful bird since 2014.

On 1st of the month,whilst filling the feeders,a Woodcock flew out of the wood and landed in the orchard and another was seen on the 10th.It seems to be a good year for this species!

I'm going to need a few more birds on the lake to get a really good total on the year list.