Early this morning we went to the salubrious Wombourne sewage works, where Gareth soon picked out the handsome Firecrest, which showed well, if it was somewhat mobile. Also in the area we counted at least seven Goldcrests.

Gareth: I walked back along the railway walk to Smestow Valley, the highlight being another two Goldcrests.

Kevin: A site visit to Cotwall End Valley LNR saw a good selection of woodland birds, including two Willow Tits, at least three Goldcrests (they must be benefitting from the mild weather!), Buzzard, Great Spotted Woodpecker, Jay, Bullfinch, Nuthatch and Treecreeper, and a most unexpected Red Admiral butterfly!

Early afternoon at Netherton Reservoir produced seven Little Grebes (the year's highest total), two Great Crested Grebe, an adult Great Black-backed Gull, the year's first two Canada Geese there and another Buzzard, but no Goldcrests!

Kevin: 57 species. Gareth: 65 species.