Sutton Bingham - Fri 30 Oct

An hour on patch late afternoon before the light failed proved to be somewhat rewarding despite failing to add anything to the patch year list. A total of sixty-nine Wigeon were counted as a few small flocks flew south over and appeared to land at the extreme southern end of the reservoir. Despite my best efforts I couldn't find any rare warblers but a Chiffchaff was seen and a flock of sixteen Long-tailed Tits was busy feeding along the water's edge. A male and female Stonechat were on the fence line south of West Pool and another was near the Canoe Club. Other bits and bobs seen this afternoon included a single Little Grebe off the Sailing Club and a Kingfisher. A few winter thrushes passed through, with Redwings outnumbering Fieldfares. A Raven was heard croaking away but was not seen and a Treecreeper was a surprise find in the willows on the edge of the reservoir near the car park.