Another bitterly cold afternoon, and with road conditions not ideal and more snow forecast, I decided to play it safe and spend the afternoon at Sutton Bingham rather than venture further afield.
On West Pool, a small flock of a dozen Wigeon were present before they flew to the main reservoir and joined a larger flock, numbering about sixty birds. Also on the main reservoir, a flock of around five hundred Canada Geese, some hundred or so Mallard and about a dozen Teal.
I then drove to the southern end and took a walk around, flushing a single Snipe and seeing a couple of Siskins and a Treecreeper. A small flock of Redwings were feeding on various berry-covered trees. A Lapwing flew over heading south, shortly followed by another Snipe.
I then took a walk from the hide along the water's edge up to car park and back, a flock of thirty Teal were on the water opposite the hide. Seven more Lapwings flew south with another five Snipe. From the car park itself there was nothing of note other than a large gathering of gulls, so retraced my steps back towards the car. Another flock of Lapwings flew south, this time a much larger flock, twenty-three birds, then four more flying north. Then another wader flew north, a Ruff, and an unexpected find.
In failing daylight a Kestrel flew over and a couple of Fieldfares passed by as I reached the car. It was now almost dark and very cold, time to get home.
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