0730/1000 hrs, another misty, wet morning, strong westerly

But some surprises after 2/3 quite visits over the past week.

Wheatear. 3 on south bank of res, 2 in field opposite Two Owls cottage.

Great Crested Grebe. Single on res.

Oystercatcher. 2 on res wall, another 2 over.

Common Sandpiper. Single feeding around res.

Curlew. Distant calling bird.

Goldeneye. Pair on res.

Sand Martin. 5 hawking over Cheesden Brook.

Grey Heron. Single at Buckhurst.

Chiffchaff. 2 around Buckhurst lodge.

Willow Warbler. Single trying to sing in wooded area south of Buckhurst lodge.

Swallow. Single over above area.

Stonechat. Pair near pump house Ashworth road.

Goldfinch. Charm of 9 near sub station.

Kestrel. Hunting over Deeply Vale.

Canada Goose. Several pairs around the area.

Regards Brian.