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January
1st Mandarin Duck (m): Willen Lake South (Martin Ferns)
1st Pintail (fem): still present by the spit. Willen Lake North (BuBC)
1st Common Crossbill (16): A flock of at least 8 initially feeding in pines at the N end of Oak Wood; later as I was leaving the wood, 11 flew out and were joined by 5 others. These all circled together a few times before heading back into the wood. Rushmere Park (Rob Andrews/BuBC)
1st White-fronted Goose (2 adults, 6 juvs): Initially 7 seen in flight, then landed with other geese. A bit later a single flew in and joined them. Could easily be a family party, with 2 adults and 6 juvs. One of the adults is gorgeous with much black on the belly. Gayhurst Quarry (BuBC)