Croston Moss/Finney

[John Frankland]

Lots of increased flooded patches and a very high 19 foot river according to the measure pole by the bridge.

Snipe 10 over flood near Great Hanging Brodge and 6 over Alma Wood flood. Flushed by 2 Kestrels and 2 Buzzards respectively.

Distant possible Hobby with white face distinctive but too far away to confirm.

Flock of c200 Goldfinch near Twin Hedge.

Pink footed Geese 2 flocks of 60-70 birds (or same ?) over from SW and then later from E.

Swallow 10-15. Meadow Pipit 20.