11-4-11, Fradley Junction NR

I borrowed a van over the weekend and had to return it early Monday morning so the guys could get out and work so I was at fradley Junction for 06.45. I decided to bike back so threw my bins in and headed around the nature reserve. The other day I was here and I heard several Blackcaps but never saw any and they are needed for my year list. Around the reserve I noted Chiffchaff, Collared Dove, Chaffinch, Great Tit, Carrion Crow, Woodpigeon, Blackbird, Wren, Robin, Blue Tit, Treecreeper, Great Crested Grebe, Coot, Mallard, Mute Swan and Nuthatch. A pleasant start to the day.