Possibly my last evening visit of the year. Cloudy from the outset, and drizzling slightly as I left. The pool may have been undisturbed today as there were over 20 Teal on it.
I duly disturbed them, but they all ended up on the flashes, where I counted 62 Teal, 10 Snipe, and a Green Sandpiper. A Grey Wagtail called as it flew over.
Walking along the hedgeline I heard a Kingfisher -like call. As I advanced there were more calls and I had ticked it for the year before I actually saw it. A flash of turquoise in the gloom. Superb.
On the way back I counted 70 Swallows in a pre-roosting melee above the wood.
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