Mandarin Duck 1 drake flying south-east along the GM half of the Ship Canal Pink-footed Goose 1 Greylag Goose 7 Gadwall 2 Yellow Wagtail 1 Common Whitehroat 1 Goldcrest 1 in song at the churchyard Grey Partridge 1 Stock Dove 6 Linnet Yellowhammer
Male and Juvenile falcon - probably Peregrines - seen together at a distance today near Warburton Village - viewed from bridge. 1 Yellowhammer in the vicinity.
3pm - 6pm. Stroll from Warburton church (Abbey Croft) along Wigsey Lane, taking the right fork to the Manchester Ship Canal and along the canal as far as a large ploughed field, but not as far far as the River Bollin ie the GM County boundary.