Little Cressingham (Great Cressingham Road), Norfolk

Another day of strong westerly winds, generally cloudy, and cooler with a high of 12 degrees Celsius.  Occasional showers.
A short dog walk this afternoon along a traditional location for Finch gatherings saw a small flock of Chaffinches wheeling overhead, a check through binoculars revealed the large, bright white scapular patch, a useful identification feature of in-flight Chaffinches.  I followed these Finches to check for other species, they alighted in trees and saw that a single Brambling (female) was in this small flock. If we have a 'Brambling year' this location may see three-figure totals of this beautiful Northern European visitor.
Walking along the road to Watton Brook, I wasn't too hopeful of seeing much due to the exposed, and very windy conditions.  A small charm of Goldfinches appeared overhead and alighted in trees, a check through the flock produced 2 Siskins, probably female birds.
Looking along the valley all I could see was Wood Pigeons, Crows, and a single Buzzard sitting alongside the brook.