Apr 3rd.

Grandborough Fields Lesser-spotted Woodpecker flew over valley, Yellow Wagtail dung heap, and male Wheatear horse paddock.(R Mays) Draycote Water Chiffchaffs 7, Willow Warblers 2, Blackcap, Oystercatcher 2 circled joined by Redshank Wheatear male. (R Mays F Farrington). At Haunch Lane this evening, 1 LRP, 1 Green Sand and 2 Redshank, (T Perrins). A Common Redpoll on a private garden feeder again in Hartshill (J Harris). Nearby at Marsh Lane the first Yellow Wagtail of the year for the site, also present 5 LRP, 3 Ringed Plovers, 6 Redshank, 4 Oystercatchers a Common Sandpiper and Swallow and House Martin through, (N Barlow).