Quote Originally Posted by Al Fowler View Post
A question for all you twitchers.

Whilst out running y'day...i passed a small flock of birds ive seen before but no idea what they are.

They are maily black, abit bigger than a blackbird but with huge wings. The underneath of their wings is white and their call reminded me of a dogs toy being sqeeked.
on second thoughts it could be a Hooded Crow

Don't think I've ever seen one but they do occur in winter in the uk