Couple of village wanders

A short walk up to Hadham Hall lagoons yesterday. Very little about. 9 tufted duck, 2 coots and a pair of mallards on the water was the best on offer whilst 2 lesser redpolls, 10+ siskins and 30+ goldfinches were feeding on thistles near Church End Farm. Photo of the path leading to the church, known as Nut Walk.
This morning the wind had died down but a drop in temperature was noted. A common buzzard (photo) was seen over Queer Wood and a meadow pipit was firstly heard and then seen (last photo.) Other birds were jays, lesser black backed gulls and red legged partridge.
Don't think I have ever known Hadham to be so birdless. Very few fieldfares and no redwings.
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