Snipe

Flushed two Snipe today from the field near the house,1 Mipit and a wren were the only birds of note.

Waxwings

2 waxwings flew over Northowram school today at 3.25.They headed for the old Northowram Hospital grounds.

Lapwing

You can tell when its getting cold when the Queesbury Lapwings move to Northowram ,had my first of the winter over the house this morning,also 1 Herring Gull North

Whooper Swan

1 Whooper Swan flew north just above the housesat 1250.Yesterday afternoon saw a movment of 40 GBBGull west and 20 Herring gull west mid afternoon.25 House Sparrows on the feeders and 20+ Collared Dove in the back garden ,I saw a sparrowhawk take a Starling last week ,Great Spot and Grey wagtail have been seen flying over the house.
I also herd calls last night at about 9.15 that sounded like Crossbills.??????