Thur 3rd Jan 08

What a cold day! Went down about 11:00. Spotted two possible Shelduck on the far side of the lake, so decided to go to the main hide. When I got there, they were sitting on the bank by the hide with the Goosander. Had a count up - 27 Cormorant, 83 Pochard, 10 Tufted, 33 Shoveler (incl. those on Fingers). Stood by the gate for a while and clocked a fem. Gt.Spot, a fat Redwing, Siskin over, party of Lotti's and assorted regulars. Walked back to Fingers which turned out quiet. 4 Teal huddled together and 5 L.Grebe and a few Shoveler was about it. In/over the trees I heard/saw male Sparr, several Bullfinch and a handful of Goldies. Then another lone Siskin as I talked to the rangers. Back to the car passed c.8-9 Blackbirds and a Fieldfare.