Colyton Cattle Egrets

         Walking around Colyton at this time of year can often produce a bird or two. Little Owl, Tawny Owl and Dippers are about. Up to 18 Fieldfare, 4 Redwing and 6 Mistle Thrush have been seen. I thought I saw a Ring Ouzel being chased by a Blackbird at the picnic site but can't be 100% sure of that. Several Chiffchaffs along the hedgerows and myriad Goldcrest & LT Tits. A Greenshank has been hanging about in the field opposite the Wastewater Treatment Works. Best of all these has been the 3 Cattle Egrets which I ran into again today beside the Coly. Hidden behind cows, hedgerows, gulls and Little Egrets they aren't always co-operative but can be seen with a little patience. Plenty of finches, woodpeckers and even Treecreepers about too.