The Walk took place on 16 February. The weather was grey and cool. Four people took part, and the following 26 species were recorded.

Pheasant (C)

Red Kite (A,B,C)

Buzzard (B)

Black-headed Gull (B,C – several passing over both areas)

Woodpigeon (A,B)

Great Spotted Woodpecker (B,C)

Jay (C)

Magpie (B,C)

Carrion Crow (B,C)

Marsh Tit (B)

Blue Tit (A,B,C)

Great Tit (B,C)

Skylark (C – as in previous years, several singing over the open fields)

Nuthatch (B)

Wren (C)

Starling (A)

Blackbird (B,C)

Fieldfare (B – flock of 30 to 40)

Song Thrush (C – singing)

Robin (A,B,C)

Dunnock (B,C)

House Sparrow (A)

Chaffinch (A,B,C)

Brambling (C – up to 20 high in trees; a first on these walks)

Greenfinch (C)

Yellowhammer (C)

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