At the back of Church Farm at TQ008 022 relocated the Dartford Warbler that was seen yesterday by (BS) and present in the area since the autumn. Around the fields up to the River, 4 Redshank, 1 Kingfisher, 2 Med Gull, 5 Meadow Pipits, 2 Yellowhammer and a Chiffchaff around the old sewage works.
Quick check on the pools around Marsh Farm at SU988 045, held 53 Gadwall, 9 Teal, 8 Mallard, 3 Cormorant, 2 Mute Swan, Grey Heron and a Water Rail heard. Also around the fields 4 Fieldfare, 2 Great-spotted Woodpecker and singles of Redwing, Buzzard, and Yellowhammer.