Spent a couple of hours on the Common first thing this morning.
The Bog was full of woodland birdsong, and plenty of Winter Thrushes. Singing Redwings were contributing to the dawn chorus at one point. Highlights were on the common though, with a small flock of 10 Redpoll, a couple of Woodlarks, and plenty of Skylarks, Stonechats, Meadow Pipits, plus singing Yellowhammer and a Reed Bunting.
The Common looks excellent with plenty of fenced off areas and paddocks, and will hopefully attract some migrants soon.
Have also noticed some Displaying Lapwings in a field not too far from the village. It will be interesting to see how they fare. Suspect the local corvids will pose the biggest threat to them. | 
