Only had a couple of hours first thing to explore, so headed to two places that looked promising on the OS Map.. Funny how nowhere seems to look anything like the OS map when you see it first hand!
The first place, I couldn't park my car anywhere sensible, and the track was private so I gave up. The second area, a reasonable sized wood surrounded by farmland on the map, had a decent area to park, and a very swampy field with small pond and plenty of isolated bushes. Looked ideal for Stonechats and Snipe, but I only saw Meadow Pipits, and a few Yellowhammers at a nearby Pheasant feeding bin.
A small flock of 7 Bullfinches was unusual, this species seen typically in singles or pairs. Also a couple of Buzzards meant the early start wasn't entirely fruitless. Buzzards are now spreading rapidly in North Buckinghamshire with daily sightings in the winter months. This place is probably worth keeping an eye on over the coming months. | 
