Lapwing

A flock of 17 headed northwards 13/03/05 - this followed a cold second half to the 2004/5 winter on the western side of Europe and the birds may well have pushed further south than normal, in response. 2 flying west 20/12/09, again when severe weather affected much of W. Europe.

Lesser spotted woodpecker

Pleasantly common resident around the village in 2001, frequently visiting gardens and heard calling. Drumming only very occasionally in the spring. Subsequently, appeared to be less common, perhaps suffering from spells of severe weather, particularly in 2002 and 2003. Pair feeding together 30/11/07.

Lesser Whitethroat

A superb juvenile turned up in the garden on the morning of 20/09/09, along with a fall of Pied Flycatchers, Blackcaps and Garden Warblers.

Linnet

Good numbers seen at various times of the year, particularly from October into the winter, when they join the passerine flocks roving the vine fields.

Little egret

Amazingly, it took me over 7 years to record this species on my Autignac list! On 16/05/08 a single flew north, over the house. Plentiful on the coastal marshes, of course.

Little owl

A bird found dead, a roadside casulty, just outside the village, 1/09/07 (per A. Collins).

Long tailed tit

Resident, family parties flitting through the garden periodically.