Pittswood Birds

The rain held off for a couple of hours from 12.30ish onwards, but not much was seen on the walk home through migrant alley, apart from a couple of LBB GULLS - the first this month. Around 2pm I sat down at the bedroom window to see what would turn up in the garden. It was slow going due to the mild weather, and the SPARROWHAWK , which kept returning to the large evergreen overlooking the feeders. Numerous attempts were made to get its dinner, but all failed - I dont think it was really trying too hard! The recent strong winds have blown down the Honeysuckle covered trellace work that afforded much cover from the above accipiter, so now it has a clear run at the feeders! On the positive side a real rareity did enter the garden, a WOODPIGEON ! They don't often use the garden. Flyovers included a CORMORANT, another first for the month, No. 47 now. The target to beat for december is 59, could be difficult in this dodgy weather.