Well, I've been ill. Not very ill just a bad cold but it kept me housebound this month for quite a lot of the time. Hopefully it's not too late to begin a good year's birding. So here goes!
A fairly quiet afternoon. A single whooper swan in the sunshine and the obligatory marsh harrier in the sky. Mustn't take anything for granted - wonderful sights.
Ropner Park: squirrel; mallard; red crested pochard; goosander; mute swan. A pleasant hour - rather icy underfoot but a lovely bright morning.
Cowpen Bewley feeder station: Jay; great spotted woodpecker; treecreeper; bullfinch.