We didn’t manage to find the Siberian Chiffchaff by the stinky ponds on Saturday, only three Common Chiffchaffs.  Though Bernie Forbes has been up here again and seen it! The water had pretty well gone from between Rye & Buckwish Farms, though we saw a Grey Heron and a Little Egret on the far side plus a few Mallards.

On Monday there was  a Mistle Thrush singing just north of Wills, and Redwings chooking away in the alder wood. Tuesday brought a nice flock of Goldfinches by the barns near Swains and more Redwings calling in the woods on the Common.

Today’s rain should bring the wildfowl back to the brooks!

Val Bentley, 1st January 2025