The sky was virtually cloudless on the 25th, with a cold, moderate strength, north-easterly wind for a three-hour, more productive visit, commencing with an attractive dawn sky. By taking in the northern conifers of the Deer Park, I stumbled upon a mixed flock, comprising eight LT Tits, two Goldcrests, three Blue Tits and the first Treecreeper for the month. This brought the monthly total to just 54 species. There was little change elsewhere, with the Canada Goose still present and a male Kestrel in the south-west corner of the Deer Park.

Dawn sky over reservoir