Dec 29th.

A drake Smew early afternoon on Cliff Pool South, though elusive in vegetation (T Perrins). And at Whitacre Heath NR a pair of Stonechats were present.(P Satchell). A Slavonian Grebe was reported from Draycote at Midday but no further details ? Nearby at Marsh Lane the Common (Mealy) Redpoll was seen again along the old road during the afternoon but elusive, also a few Bramblings along the hedgerow by the feeders.(Birdguides).