Long Tailed Tit

I went to Amwell this morning. Up to three Caspian Gulls in the roost and Bearded Tit have been reported recently. It was not likely that any gulls would be present in the morning, but there was a chance the Beardy would show.
Only Tony Phil and Barry were present-not surprising as it seemed very quiet. Water levels very high as expected, but at least there were the usual assortment of ducks-considerably more than I saw on the Ouse Washes last week. The red head Smew was elusive, having gone missing recently, but Barry picked it up at the south end.
Herons and Cormorants were very active on the islands, with nest building taking place, and the Great Crested Grebes were getting frisky. One or two cetti's in the reeds calling.
Spent some time in the James Hide hoping the Bearded Tit would appear but all I managed to get was a flock of Long Tailed Tits coming down to the feeders.

Met up with Barry and Phil as I headed down to Hollycross. A male Bullfinch appeared briefly. The feeders at hollycross did not produce anything outstanding so I walked back to the watch point via the woods, picking up a flock of Siskins.