Firecrest: the pair are still present in area 40, although when I saw them this afternoon they were slightly further back due to The Green Gym volunteers.
Redwing: one was heard in the dark this morning.
Water Rail: one was seen in area 2 this morning, I haven’t seen two birds together for a while.
Common Teal: five in the Wetland Pen, area 32.
Ten Goldfinches were in areas 31 & 32
Herons are very active either displaying, nest building with some birds also sitting tight on their eggs.
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Still gutted that I haven't seen a single waxwing. Cycled around all the backstreets near Platts Lane and areas where front gardens are likely to have visible cotoneasters in Hampstead, St John's Wood, Muswell Hill... but not a single one to be seen. It's not fair.
Your photographs are superb, especially the firecrests as they never seem to sit still for a moment!
best wishes
Michael
The birds that you mention are all in the general area. It is where a line of Lime trees are at the northern end of the Rugby pitch. you will see some temporary fencing near a large clump of gorse. follow this until you are standing under a Holme Oak. with a bit of luck they will appear above your head. If it is a new species for you perhaps we can arrange to meet up. If you look at the yahoo London Birders group you will find my email address it starts arduck19...
I too like Micheal haven't seen the Fiercrests all week end. I was looking but no joy.