The/a unringed Great White Egret was with herons early on before heading off to the far side and eventually going off again to the west where it soared around aimlessly for a while, before deciding to re-alight on the reserve. Two kites were sparring with two Buzzards distantly, singles of Sparrowhawk and Raven, one possibly two Green Sandpipers and seven Goosanders. A noisy flock of Linnets maybe 35 strong were noticeable.

A chat with Tracy whilst perusing the trap contents; this November moth(agg) was one of a couple, Black Rustic was too tatty to photograph, Angle Shades and this very attractive Merveille du Jour easily the best. No birds of note but a few Siskins high up in the trees, plenty of Nuthatch activity on all feeders and a Water Rail which dashed across the path to ISH.

Lunch at PW (Avo-lafel sandwiches- Mmm, mmm)  produced a soaring adult Gos immediately and before I'd got the scope up!! Two 'chuck' ing Ring Ouzels were disturbed in the company of Redwings adjacent to the car with one still calling invisibly from further down the slope; only Blackbirds showed themselves when I went looking. A dozen Fieldfares, single Mistle Thrush, two Woodlarks and the odd heard-only Siskins rounded out this brief visit.

PS A few Large Wainscots were something I've not caught at home nor, looking at the book, have seen before.