15th Nov

Beautiful sunshine after a frost. I made it 48 GCG on the main lake today. About a dozen Pochard and 6 Tufteds, too; didn't count the Shoveler. Five species of gull at one point. 12 Fieldfare lifted off W late am. On Fingers 9 L.Grebe (+1 on m/l), Shoveler, 14+ Moorhen & a pair of Wigeon. Water Rail in the crescent. Other birds included - Chiff, Bullfinch, 3 Gt.Spot., a few Redwings, plenty of Blackbirds, small parties of Goldies, a male Sparr & 3 Song Thrushes. The berries are disappearing fast except along Priory Wall.