I had heard whispers about Crossbills being present on the Chase during the week so we thought we'd have a put to see if we could find them. Off we went to Seven Springs and walked up Strawberry Hill where we'd seen them before in previuos years. No such luck today very quiet al round, We did see a few Siskins which was a year tick 127 for the year so far.

It was a lovelly morning though plenty of Tits about Great, Blue, Coal & Long Tails also several Goldcrests a Great Spotted Woodpecker 3 Buzzards & 2 Grey Wagtails.

Called in at Stubbers Green again on the way back on the off chance at seeing the Iceland Gull, we saw the yachts were out so we didn't bother. I've been to Chasewater for the roost last Tuesday and to Stubbers Green 3 times in the week but I still haven't caught up with it. I looked at Birdguides yesterday and it was present at 2:58 I was there at 3:05 and it had gone, I don't think I'm destined to see one this year.