Nineteen of us met on a cool and cloudy morning and headed north. The first excitement was two Roe Deer running across our field to the sounds of Jackdaw, Robin, Long-tailed Tit, and Wrens. A sole Moorhen was heard from the hidden pool. Next, with some tits, were two Nuthatches, a Dunnock and 30 Mallards amongst some sheep. And then, six Redwings scudding across the skies, my first of the autumn, and an albino Pheasant amongst a flock of 26. At the coffee stop, three circling Red Kites and another Nuthatch, many Herring Gulls flying over. Passing The Stables a Peacock. Along the road a couple of Chiffchaff and three Skylarks. After the road walk came to an end we walked around the newly-ploughed field and saw a Great Spotted Woodpecker. The first break-off group had a Raven in the orchard, another Great Spotted Woodpecker, Ivy bees on the ivy and a Coal Tit. The continuing group carried on and spotted Linnet, Goldfinch and Meadow Pipit. Onwards towards St Michael’s Church for the picnic stop and lovely views right across to South Wales. Here we spotted Mistle Thrush, Rooks and more Ravens. This really was a lovely walk and a great day was had by all; a total of 34 species were seen. Thanks to Peter for leading. Robert Hargreaves