Thanks to John Harris for informing us about female/immature bearded tit, seen yesterday (Sunday 7th).
It was seen feeding on reeds on one of the small pools on the Dosthill site.
There are pictures at Tame Valley Birding.
Here is a picture of a female taken at RSPB Conwy - thanks by Robin Sandham.
A first for Middleton Lakes and Dosthill, we think.
Beautiful bird,i hope i get to see one.