Watton Brook Valley (Little Cressingham)

A mid afternoon walk to Watton Brook was especially notable for its Finches, however, on a sad note was seeing a very poor example of disgraceful human behaviour.
Good numbers of Finches were seen in an area of maize and adjoining weed strip.  Chaffinches appeared to form the majority species with Greenfinches and Bramblings present also.  One male Brambling seen was beginning to develop black head feathers, this will eventually be solid black for the breeding season.

Female Brambling (Note the white rump on this bird).

Male Brambling at Little Cressingham (Beginning to show its black head (breeding plumage)

Watton Brook is currently running high due to the current snow melt.  A check of the valley produced no sign of Stonechats but a pair of Teal was seen.  A mixed flock of mostly Goldfinches with a few Linnets comprised some 40 or so birds.
On a very sad note, a significant fly-tip was found close to 'The Arms', I did report this to Breckland Council, hopefully their investigation team will find the scum responsible for this unnecessary act.