First bird of the year? Blackbird. Ah well, it was a Robin for the last three years so I'll take it.
I had severe difficulty in getting up and out this morning, but after an 8:15 Red Bull I managed to be up at the Airfield by 8:45. I met up with local birders Andy Rogers and David Wilson in the hope of something special. However, there was nothing to shout about save the ubiquitous Skylarks and a couple of Reed Bunting.
The lake was still partially frozen but still warranted several Wigeon, Gadwall, Pochard and a flyover Lapwing. The Common held at least 30 Goldcrest and a pair of Treecreepers. Sight nor sound of any Brambling but I hold out hope.
WALBOC Patchlist: 84
WALBOC Yearlist: 41
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