5th April 2015 (Norfolk)

Went to Lynford Arboretum this afternoon, where we picked up a pair of Hawfinches feeding on the ground along with chaffinches and at least 2 brambling.

 Male

Female

After this, I went further into the arboretum, and after following calls for about 20 minutes, I managed to spot a Firecrest. Also heard a second firecrest, and had several Siskin and a Marsh Tit.

Next stop was Grime's Graves to look for another Great Grey Shrike. We drove to ride 24 only to find the route blocked off. We decided instead to head to the north end by the car park, and walk south, however by this time it was getting dark and it was paid entry, so reluctantly, we accepted that we had dipped on this species for the second time this week.
By chance, as we we're driving out, the Great Grey Shrike was right there on the road side - about a mile from where it had been reported!

Driving back, we had 2 egyptian goose and 3 shelduck in a field, and 2 albino pheasants on the heath local to where we were staying.