This field trip was combined with a young birders meeting (in conjunction with Avon Wildlife Trust). Forty-four people attended. A Red Kite flew overhead as we gathered in the car park. We walked through Poplar Wood to the sound of multiple bird songs, pausing briefly by the nest hole of a Kingfisher (no longer in use). We emerged into the wetland field to find Yellowhammer, Little Egret, Heron and a Sparrowhawk. A Willow Warbler, on passage, sang briefly and was photographed by those who hung back as we moved on. The first House Martin of the year flew over the woodland. Along the rail sidings we heard two Bullfinches and saw Coal Tit, Long-tailed Tit and Greenfinch. The Tamworth piglets provided some entertainment as they had busted out of their compound and were trespassing where they were not supposed to be. A bit of amateur pig wrangling and a call to the estate sorted them out. 34 bird species plus Roe Deer and a Common Lizard. Thanks to Robin and Gareth for co-leading. Alastair Fraser