Visitor to my garden 23rd December

Sparrowhawk (female) with prey in garden 23rd December.

Hockham and Little Cressingham, Norfolk

Hockham (early morning)
The night was very wet with a fresh north-westerly.  Rain continued early morning, however, this eventually cleared to give bright conditions, although the wind remained a fresh NW.  A high of 8 degrees Celsius.
The dominant species early morning was Redwing with many birds seen feeding upon Hawthorn berries along with a number of Blackbird too.  Smaller numbers of Fieldfares also seen.
Redwings are stunning birds if studied closely.  A small flock seen in conifers included one well seen bird briefly in the top of a pine, the striking facial pattern was seen well along with the red flanks.
Other early morning movements of birds included a few Crossbills, although only one was seen through trees.

Little Cressingham (mid-afternoon)
A check of a maize strip on the Great Cressingham Road held 50+ Greenfinches, an encouraging count given recent concerns regarding this lovely bird.  Chaffinches were also seen in smaller numbers.

Lynford Water, Norfolk, 6th December

Goldeneye (male) on Lynford Water 6th December

An early morning walk around the water produced 50+ Tufted Duck, a few Gadwall, and this beautiful male Goldeneye. At least 4 Great Crested Grebes also seen.  A Water Rail called in dense reed habitat and along the waters edge was a single Woodcock.
Early morning overhead movements of birds included several Crossbills, Redpoll, and Siskins.