Cold, bright.
Whilst cycling to Venekoten a feeding party in nearby woods produced: Great Tit, Robin, Blackbird (not in party) as Woodpigeon and Jay, Chaffinch, Marsh Tit, Nuthatch.
Near Venekoten lake: Coot, Mallard, Great Crested Grebe.
In trees around lakeside in another feeding party, Siskin and Long-Tailed Tit also included. Other birds seen whilst cycling included Buzzard, Great Spotted Woodpecker, Mute Swan (seen through trees on lakes).
Near a small 'dyke' a flash of metallic blue flying upstream identified first Kingfisher for a long time. Wren also seen in brambles near river-side.
Whilst watching another feeding party a Sparrowhawk flew overhead spooking birds.
At another feeding party Goldcrest was spotted.
At another area of lakes along-side Venekoten called Baggersee about a dozen Grey Heron were seen (also flocks of Mallard).
A pair of Greylag Geese were also spotted.
A small mottled bird skulking in reeds around lakes was stalked to identify Dunnock.
A duck amongst a few Coots was not easily identifiable and fieldnotes were needed. After reference to books the duck with grey bill, white forehead, white chest, grey back and brown flanks identified a female or immature Pochard.
Bullfinch and other feeding parties seen whilst returning home.
Finally a treecreeper was first heard then seen and after rusty flanks and vent seen and reference to distribution was identified as Short-Toed Treecreeper a new bird.
29 species including 1 new species.
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