Hawfinch

I know its not the best photo but its the only photo I have so far of a Hawfinch.  On my first visit to Lynford Arboretum, Thetford I did not take my camera and viewed Hawfinch for the first time in my life.  On my return one week later the Hawfinch was there again on the "sombrero" bird bath taking a drink. The "tunnel" as the local birders call the relatively small enclosed tree lined avenue, with well stocked feeders, various nest boxes, a large shallow hollow which is kept topped up with water for the birds to bathe or drink.  Apparently the owners of the strip of land even scatter nuts for the Jays to feed on.  During our short time viewing this area we saw numerous Yellowhammers, Nuthatch, Tree Creeper, Coal Tit, Goldcrest, Brambling, Chaffinch, Blue tit, Robin, Siskin and as previously mentioned the Hawfinch and Jays.

Sparrowhawk

 Sparrowhawk is a regular visitor in our garden

Collared Dove

Collared Dove 

Goldfinch

Goldfinch 

Siskin and Goldfinch

First ever sighting of two Siskin in our garden at the weekend, three birds spotted at same time today but I was not quick enough to get the camera out. One of the Siskin flew into our back door and stunned himself.  Roy coaxed him back to life and although he then flew up in to the glass verandah and then our bedroom window he seemed OK 

Blue tit

Blue tit early first brood?

Wren

 Wren gathering moss from around the pond to make a nest in the clematis