March 31st 2008

Still two Brambling on feeders plus House Sparrow 2 and a male Blackcap in garden - could be a migrant or a wandering over wintering bird.
Very brief visit to pond first light - White Wagtail near sewage farm, Swallow 2 with Sand martin 50+, Sparrowhawk, Shelduck pair, Oystercatcher and Little Ringed Plover in toft bay, Chiffchaff 2 and Wheatear 2 males on farborough bank. Other birds noted were Gadwall 4, Goosander female, Teal 4, Great-spotted Woodpecker and Lesser Redpoll 3. Mothing tonight - first proper field trip of the year.

Richard