The news went out on Thursday in the office that a little bunting was visiting the feeders at Forest Farm after some local birders found it having had heard that some lesser spotted woodpeckers are coming to the feeders (the latter remains to be proven). However, my initial scepticism was misplaced because it was soon confirmed so I took my Saturday morning opportunity to go and visit, and was straight on to it feeding on the ground in front of the hide only a few feet away. Hats off to the finders, a very impressive ID, and one that was very difficult given that it seems to be quite asymmetrical in the defining facial features, the supercilium being brighter on the bird's left side.
There was a similar level of bad light as the recent trip to Ogmore for the firecrest, but an enjoyable quick trip out in the morning all the same. The year is shaping up nicely with two lifer's in as many weeks, and an office trip to Norfolk on the cards.
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