Acros

Yesterday's typical Rob moaning seems to have done the trick - 3 warbler species new in at Linford today. 2 (possibly 3) Sedge Warblers, 1 Reed Warbler and 1 Gropper all singing from the reedy scrub at the edge of the front meadow.  The Gropper was maddeningly elusive, my blind eyes unable to pick it out even though it was singing merely 10ft away.  Simon, with the eyes of a hawk, saw the bird later in the evening (he also saw the Cuckoo, which I'm glad to say seems undeterred by the chilly weather).

Also on site today, 1 Common Sand and pairs of Pochard and Teal still.  No sign of yesterday's ouzel though.