Our first outing of the year fell short of expectations as it was windier than forecast with added showers again not forecast. We were joined by ERB and CPG so despite being tempted not to bother continued regardless. We were unable to work all the intended areas needing to be very close to nets in case it was necessary to clear nets quickly or push up.
It turned into a Dunnock day, only one Reed Bunting and one Yellowhammer with good numbers of buntings seen feeding in the areas we didn't cover due to the 20mph gusts and distance from our base.
Observations included Hen Harrier, male Sparrowhawk and several flocks of Pink footed and Brent geese.
A first for CPG, 5M Yellowhammer
Total: 23 (1)
Wren - 1
Robin - 2 (1)
Dunnock - 16
Blue Tit - 2
Reed Bunting - 1
Yellowhammer - 1