Patch Birding, The above can be tough,so I went out this afternoon not expecting great things , and in the event things were a bit better than I expected,2 singing Blackcap with 4 Chiffchaffs in the hedgerows were signs of spring.There was at least 10 Buzzards in the area, with 2 passing high to the north west possibily being migrants.3 Swallows were feeding above Town Street farm with another passing due north, 2 Pied Wagtail passed over. There was just one singing Skylark today, the usual small Linnet flock were about, maybe they will breed again this year.2 Greater Spotted Woodpeckers were calling, Stock Dove, Bullfinch, and a flock of 18 Goldfinch made up the supporting cast. Finally 2 female Sparrowhawks passed over, one high from the south east passing directly to the north .All the resident birds seem to be busy proclaiming their breeding territories, with Greenfinch being quite noticable. Lets hope for some TIRLEY magic tommorrow.