Despite the drizzle and the horrendous road works on the A11, Brian, Norman and I headed south to Lynford Arboretum. As soon as we reached the stone bridge we could see a small group of Hawfinches at the top of the Hornbeams in the paddock: most gratifying! We walked alongside the lake, serenaded by Song Thrushes all the way, turning back as the dog walkers began to arrive. A brief stop by the bridge to look for Crossbills was fortuitous: three Hawfinches flew into the tree above our heads. (Unfortunately the mist and gloom made good photography impossible...)
We moved on to Lackford Lakes: after coffee and snacks a walk around gave us a smart Great Egret and - eventually - two Redpolls in a large flock of Siskins. A log feeding station attracted Nuthatch, Coal Tit and Marsh Tit - all very welcome, while a yaffling Green Woodpecker was new for the year.
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