This morning wasn't too bad weather-wise, but after all the recent rain the ground was very wet and the water levels were high at the Mill Lakes. I didn't pick anything up on the way down to the lake, because it was too dark, and I was on the Peninsula for first light.
There were 26 Greylag Goose on the water at the north end and another three flew in to join them. At sunrise, all but two flew off, and the two stragglers didn't leave it too long before going too - probably a nice grazing ground to head to. A similar-sized flock of Canada Goose were also present, but they suck around whilst I was there. A single Great Crested Grebe was to the north of the Peninsula, and a Grey Heron was "on" the flooded Mud Island. A single Common Snipe had managed to find a dry spot to roost, and six others were stood in two threes along the far bank.
Heading back I picked out a handful of the Pochard group that remain along the far side, and a single Cormorant was on the post at Tern Island, whilst two others flew over to the north. A single male Bullfinch was in the trees between the Dipping Ponds and the main path, and a Dunnock and Goldfinch flock were seen heading back along the Sustrans path.
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