Thousands of thrushes south over garden at first light but was disappointed when I arrived at Draycote Water as they were migrating further east over Bush Hill, Flecknoe and few took a westerly route over pond. Water Rail in toft shallows was a welcome visitor - sightings have dropped off in recent years since the sewage farm became mechanised and the beds dried up. Duck numbers have increased slightly with more Wigeon and Teal though still low for this time of year and a sub adult male Goldeneye joined the 4 ladies. Highlight of the day was the Red Kite drifing south at 11:14am mobbed by an army of corvids. Also seen were 1200 Starling, Shoveler 3, Gadwall 9, Common Sandpiper in toft bay, Dunlin on shoreline in front of cafe, and Peregrine 2. Mark phillips had the Little Owl again.
Richard
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