Friday January 20th

Coton Lakes
The Red-crested Pochard was on Lake 2A still. An Oystercatcher was seen by others (Alan Dean).

Hams Hall
The ringed 'Siberian' Chiffchaff was at the outfall with nine Common Chiffchaffs. Along the river a further nine Chiffchaffs and a Common Sandpiper still (John Harris).

Ladywalk NR

photo Pete Lichfield

A Goldcrest was nicely photographed but seems to have a dodgy leg. Other sightings were Shelduck, c200 Teal, 75 Wigeon, 50 Shoveler, six Pochard, three Goosander and three Little Egrets (Pete Lichfield).

Middleton RSPB
Staffs: Great White Egret on Jubilee Wetland and also 21 Snipe, 200 Lapwing, 150 Teal, and 80 Wigeon.
Warks: 20 Pochard and 10 Goldeneye on Fisher's Mill (RSPB).