Very little in the Parks

On Saturday 2nd November getting up before first light and walking down the Carlton Marshes track, a Marsh Harrier was seen and 1 female Marsh Harrier was seen sitting on the now flooded Peto's Marsh but no sign of any Cranes, my big bogey Lowestoft birds having never seen them despite countless efforts. A look in the Parks, initially parking at Marine Parade, 2 calling Siskins flew into the trees here. failed to reveal the hoped for Pallas'. I looked at 3 separate Long- tailed Tit flocks. In the Parks, at Belle Vue, A rasping Brambling heard (but not seen) calling overhead but not seen and 2 Sky Larks flew overhead too. 2 Chiff- Chaffs seen with the LT Tit flock at the southern end of Flycatcher Alley. Good to see Paul & Jane F, Andre W, Rob Will and Rene. A sad morning too as I heard that Paul Woolnough had passed away in September.