Mon 12th Nov

A glorious, if cold, day. Little Egret sitting in willow in full view on fingers until midday (when it flew off), its blue bill very visible. 2 Water Rails squealling in the crescent, too. Several Bullfinch pairs very apparent today in the bush/tree tops in conservation area. Again, a large flock of 30+ Goldfinches, picking up a few Siskins each time there was a "dread". 24 Cormorants busy fishing the main lake - unlike the Herons that seemed to be off-duty and enjoying the sunshine.