A few finches were in evidence in the spring-like conditions this afternoon, hence 43 Greenfinches, 25 Goldfinches, 17 Linnets, 15 Twite and 2 Chaffinches.   Also noted were 20 Mallard, 11 Tufted Ducks, 4 Little Grebes, 8 Redshanks, 130 Curlews, 2 Lesser Black-backed Gulls, 59 Cormorants, 15 Red-throated Divers, Peregrine, Kestrel, Common Buzzard, 2 Grey Partridges and 2 Mistle Thrushes.