Good spot fella, did Porters Mill to Bridge 3 yesterday, (48 species...good for me!) heard a Water Rail opposite said bridge, also kingfisher in same vicinity. DaveLittle Egret on flood water below Mildenham Mill this morning also cracking male Stonechat.
Also Little Egret below the bridge at Porters Mill
Red Kite over Danes Green early afternoon, being mobbed by 2 Jackdaws, first for me around these parts this yearTwo Snipes flew from the river adjacent to Coney reedbed this morning.
Pair of Stonechats in nearby rough field.
2 Blackcaps between Salwarpe and Ladywood.
Cetti's Warbler
Yellowhammer along Chawson Lane
Fieldfares and Redwings
Grey Heron
6 Cormorants
Buzzards
Treecreeper
Goldcrest
Significant works being carried out in Coney Meadow over the next 4 - 5 weeks, diversifying the reedbed and creating ponds / areas of open water - should be interesting.
Below - photo of some Snowdrops near the churchyard.
NoIs it possible to get permit to Westwood Pool (Great pool)?