Eccleston, St Marys > Croston Mill > Tinklers Lane.

[John Edwards]

7-45 to 9-30,
Started off dry then rained towards the end, best birds were 2 Gooseander which flew off the river also 21 mallard, 3 Moorhen, 5 Teal, 23 Pinkfeet flew over, 9 Redwing, 12 Goldfinch, 33 Jackdaws and 12 sightings of Jays. While I was momentarily distracted a small flock of c25 birds flew past I'm certain they were Fieldfare though they were out of sight before I could get my binos onto them, would be interested to know if anyone has had any in the area yet?

[Neil Southworth]

John,

Fieldfare were reported from Great Knowley last Wednesday (10th). They are usually a week or so later than Redwing, but the main arrival of both species should be during this week.

[John Edwards]

Thanks Neil, we usually get plenty around here so I won't tick them untill I get a definite sighting.