Bretton + 31/10/17.

Couple of surprises on the lower lake late morning with 3 ad. Whooper Swans and a Little Egret near the dam wall. Also 1 pair of Goosander on here and 8 Wigeon on the top res. Total of 9 calling Nuthatchs, 3 GS Peckers, 1 G Pecker, 1 Redpoll. Brief visit to Wilthorpe Marsh with a covey of 12 Grey Partridge, 2 Willow Tit, 4 C Snipe off the edge of marsh.