Monday 17th February On a Twitch

A twitch to the border of Wilts and Gloucester on Monday gave another year tick of

 Ring - necked Parakeet flying over the M25 in Surrey

 

Along the M4 at least 7 Red Kites plus a couple more at Marshfield our destination

A short look around and Bob found the Red-tailed Blueflank

A stunning bird also seen Raven and Grey Wagtail

Raven

From here we went to the Cotswolds Water Park to see the breeding colony of

 Red-crested Pochard 17 were counted

 

Our final stop was Netherton Bottom near Andover a quiet corner of Hampshire where all the usual woodland birds were seen plus Red-legged Partridge but best of all a calling then singing Willow Tit

Netherton Bottom

Thanks Paul for the guiding, and Bob for the company.