Thirty-four members turned up for a beautiful four mile walk through the estate, taking an alternative route through woodland, because the deer park was temporarily closed. Smaller birds were very thin on the ground – Great Spotted and Green Woodpeckers were seen but no Nuthatches or Treecreepers. Jays called from the woodland and two Buzzards overhead were being mobbed by a crow. It was good to see Fieldfares and Redwings back, and some lucky birders had a Bullfinch towards the end of the walk. 21 species were seen but lack of smaller birds was more than made up by the autumn colours, the carpets of fallen leaves and the orange, red, yellow and white Waxcaps in the meadows. Many thanks, Graham, a lovely walk.
Jacky Tonkin
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