6 of us met at the village hall at 5.45a.m. on the day the clocks went forward. We set off for a trip around Hadham Hall, Bury Green, Millennium Wood and Hoecroft Lane. The birds began singing as soon as we set off with our first highlight being a barn owl near the primary school. 2 canada geese settled noisily upon the lagoon east of the hall whilst goldcrests were heard in the conifers within the boundary of Hadham Hall. 2 flyover greylag geese were a real surprise, only the 2nd parish record before we stooped for coffee at Sue's. We were all most grateful. Other noteworthy birds were grey heron, buzzard and one of the first chiffchaffs for the parish. However, the real surprise was at the end. Upon walking down the path at home 8 lesser redpoll were observed in trees at Ford Field. Again a 2nd parish record. Photo above, thanks to Graeme for this excellent shot, along with 2 of the canada geese in very poor light.
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