Another two

A quick late PM spin around Collingham produced two patch yearticks, Meadow Pipit and Barn Owl; the latter was especially pleasing as I saw only one bird last year, and they're always a pleasure to see. Other birds included 5 Whoopers (4 ads and the juv) with 90 Mutes west of the Trent, and a Redshank on the Silt Lagoon. On Mons, the Kingfisher performed well, as did one of the Chiffchaffs.