Smew-hunt

1 Mar - After a few days of easterly winds, I had a look around CWP for Smew late morning - however, just the solitary redhead still present. An influx of Goosander in the cold weather, with a total of 31 birds seen, including 13 birds on pit 28. Several passerines struggling to find food in the freeze-up including a Goldcrest at Lower Mill, and Chiffchaffs and Grey Wagtails at Shorncote. Lets hope spring arrives soon.