Christmas birding

On Xmas eve walked from the Cross along the main road noting 11 pheasant opp Woodoaks by the roundabout,also a lone fieldfare.Arrived at the bridge over the colne at Inns and Stockers,flushed a little egret and two red kites spiralling over the canal,followed the colne noting kingfisher,at the bridge 17 roosting ring necked parakeets,crossed the causeway and walked along Bury gp where A.Moon and photographed the two drake smew.

Boxing morning walked the dog to Woodoaks where Chris Sharp located little owl in the orchard,also 12 yellowhammer in the farm buidings.Merry xmas and happy new year.