13th March

Finally got out again this afternoon and clocked up 40 species, the highlights being 3 Crossbills in a flock with 3 Redpolls, 1 Brambling and several Siskins. 2 Red-legged Partridge, a Stonechat, 1 Peregrine, 1 Kestrel, 2 Buzzards, 2 Ravens a Woodcock, 50 Curlews, 30 Oystercatchers, at least 7 Redshanks, 5 Snipe etc.