Fri 22nd May 26
At last the first eggs have hatched on the island, with the pair of Oystercatchers having a brood of 3 chicks moved from the nest site to the better cover on the left of the island this morning.
From the hide: 6 Canada Geese (+ 12 goslings, 8 & 4), 4 Greylags, 12 Shelducks, 8 Mallard, 2 Gadwall, 2 Teal, 19 Avocet, 8 Lapwing (+ 1 large chick), 2 Oystercatcher (+ 3 chicks), 1 Bar T Godwit, c100 Blk H Gulls, 3 Med Gulls, plus the usual warblers etc. PL/RJ/MO'H/TR/MR. et.al.
Thurs 21st May 26
Very quiet around the site this morning, just the normal things in the normal places. 3 Oystercatcher were heading south close offshore on our way to the hide and 2 Grey Wagtail (juvs) were also noted.
From the hide: 4 Canada Geese, 4 Greylags, 10 Shelduck, 8 Mallard, 26 Avocet, 8 Lapwing, 3 Oystercatcher, c100 Blk H Gulls, 2 Sandwich Tern, 2 Grey Wags (adults), 2 Pied Wags, 2 Grey Heron, Reed & Sedge Warbler, Cetti's Warbler, Reed Bunting, Whitethroat, 1 Marsh Harrier, 1 Buzzard. RJ/MO'H/MR et.al.
Wed 20th May 26
Much warmer today but still a brisk wind, just the normal stuff around the Dell and carpark bushes.
From the hide: 2 Mute Swans, 4 Canada Geese (plus 4 goslings), 4 Greylags, 16 Shelduck, 10+ Mallard, 2 Gadwall, 1 Pochard, 26 Avocet, 5 Lapwing, 3 Oystercatcher, 100+ Blk H Gulls, 4 Med Gulls, 6+ House Martin, 5+ Swallows, Skylark, Reed & Sedge Warbler, 2 Pied Wags. RJ/MO'H/MR
A nice Grey Wagtail was on the track on the way back. MR.
Tues 19th May 26
Another quick visit between the showers this morning, very little change but one good thing was two of the Lapwing chicks have reached a good size and look like they stand a reasonable chance of fledging.
From the hide: Canada & Greylag Geese, 10 Shelduck, 6 Mallard, 2 Pochard, 26 Avocet, 2 Oystercatcher, c100 Blk H Gulls, 1 Lt. Egret1 Buzzard, 1 Marsh Harrier. RJ/MR
Mon 18th May 26
From the hide: 8 Canada Geese (+broods of 4 & 8 goslings), 4+ Greylags, 6 Egyptian Geese, 15 Shelduck, 8 Mallard, 2 Pochard (a pair), 21 Avocet, 7 Lapwing, 2 Oystercatcher, 1 Whimbrel, c100 Blk H Gulls, 4+ Med Gulls, 1 Common Gull, 1 Grey Heron, 2 Buzzard, 1 Marsh Harrier, 1 Peregrine, 1 Kestrel, plus the usual warblers etc. RJ/MO'H/MR
Reports from today
Dennis Pryor
09:55 Male Wheatear on first bend before manure heap.
Richard Jeffree
10:31 6 Egyptian Geese on scrape.
Sun 17th May 26
Another short visit today but the weather was much better with a lighter wind.
From the hide: 4 Canada Geese (those with families keeping a low profile), 4 Greylags, 9 Shelduck, 6 Mallard, 2 Gadwall (a pair), 20 + Avocet, 6 Lapwing, 2 Oystercatcher, c120 Blk H Gulls, 2 Med Gulls, 1 Moorhen (+4 chicks), 1 Grey Heron, 1 Marsh Harrier, 1 Buzzard, 1 Sparrowhawk, 1 Kestrel, Reed & Sedge Warbler, Cetti's Warbler, Chiffchaff, Pied Wag, 1 Red Fox, 2+ Brown Hare. RJ/MR et.al.
Reports from today
Eddie Forrest
14:30 This morning 9am over the road. Pair Mute Swans on brook just N of road bridge, with raft of a 10 tiny cygnets! A solitary Greenfinch calling. A few gulls on scrape. Usual warblers and Whitethroats singing, 4 Swallows and 3 Lapwing.
