First farmland winter bird count (in 18C) and some astonishing numbers; 92 Cirl Bunting, 18 Yellowhammer & 1490 Skylark. Also: 570 Stock Dove, 130 Woodpigeon, Merlin, 3 Sparrowhawk inc.one hovering low over fodder crops hunting Skylarks, Kestrel, Snipe, Green Woodpecker, 220 Starling, 94 House Sparrow, 2 Bullfinch, 52 Chaffinch, 50 Goldfinch & 100 Linnet. Non-avian: 3 Brown Hare, male Common Darter, & 3 Red Admiral.
