Midlands Minileague - April

Tom Shields deposes Steve Lyon and moves up 3 places to first thanks to Wood Sanpiper, Mandarin and hordes of Yellow Wagtails at Holme Pierrepoint taking him to 96.5%. 2.5% back is Rob Williams at Upton Warren with Red-necked Grebe his monthly highlight. Last months leader, Steve Lyon, is in third despite a 20% jump in his comparative score. He even managed a brace of bonus points in the form of a Blue-headed Wagtail.

With familiar names at the top it is no surprise to see Ian Cowgill reassert his authority opening an 8 point gap to John Hopper in second and this is despite John adding Whimbril, Little Gull, Avocet and his first patch Corn Bunting in 17 years! Andy Mackay manages to make third place his own this month thanks to Ring Ouzel, Redstart and Little Gulls amongst a bevy of two pointers.

Away from the podium places there were bonus points for Carl Cornish for his Blue-headed Wagtail at Langford Lowfields which puts him in fourth while Dave Roberts also got in on the hot flava action at Marston Sewage Works.