AMBERSWOOD Nothing unusual but a lovely walk with many birds singing and showing well.several chiffs and willow warblers,1 whitethrote. 3 reed buntings all in different places probably garding nests,one yellowhammer,one kestrel,1jay.also suspect garden warbler but couldnt pin the bird down. on the lake 4 tufted,10 mallard,2 swans,6 coot and a pair with 4 chicks,2 moorhen,2 gadwal.there were four crows and 2 magpies but no signs of cuckoo this morning. LOW HALL on the pond 2 mute swans,2 gadwall and 2 coot.round and about 2 sedge in different terratories,4 dunnock,4 great tits,willows and chiffs, no signs of great spotted woodpecker.
Finally a little sun and boy did the birds make the most of the evening sun.
low hall saw 4 sedge warblers,6 whitethrote,2 willow warblers ,2 reed bunting,4 goldfinch ,1 songthrush all singing away in the shrub and hawthorn tree tops.
amberswood usual 2 cuckoos,2 kestrel,3 warblers unidentified but heard well in the reeds,1 bullfinch,1 jay.