Twenty seven people met at the Upton Inn on a mild but overcast morning. Four new members joined us for the walk across fields through Bitton along part of the cycle track, along the banks of the River Avon before going up the hill to the Upton Inn for lunch. Soon after setting off we all had good views of some early winter thrushes, mostly Redwing, and then a pair of Raven were spotted on a nearby tree. Jays were busy collecting acorns, the usual Long-tailed, Blue and Great Tits, also Chaffinch were seen and then Goldcrest in Bitton Church yard. A large flock of Goldfinches was seen in the field approaching the cycle track where coffee and biscuits were consumed. When we came off the track where it meets the river everyone had good views of a Kestrel hovering and some were lucky enough to see Kingfishers along the river. In all 38 species were found. (Thanks to David for leading).
David Body
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