Mon 11th May 26

Another day with strong northerly winds. The Lesser Whitethroats were much more vocal this morning but otherwise it was quiet around the site.

Over the road, with only a small pool left now were 8 Herring Gulls, 2 Shelduck, 2 Lapwing and 1 Avocet, on the brook 6 Mallard, 2 Moorhen (with chicks), 1 Lt. Grebe.

From the hide: 6 Canada Geese (1 pair with 4 goslings), 4 Greylags, 15 Shelduck, 8+ Mallard, 2 Gadwall, 22 Avocet, 8+ Lapwing, 2 Oystercatcher, 2 Blk T Godwits, 1 Whimbrel, 100+ Blk H Gulls, 2 Med Gulls, 2 Grey Heron, 1 Buzzard, 1 Marsh Harrier, 1 Kestrel.

 

Sun 10th May 26

Mainly cloudy today with a brisk N/E wind.

From the hide: 4 Canada Geese, 4 Greylags, 15 Shelducks, 10+ Mallard, 22 Avocet, 10+ Lapwing, 2 Oystercatcher, 1 Redshank, 3 Grey Heron, 2 Cormorant, 100+ Blk H Gulls, plus the usual Warblers and a few Swallows.

Reports from today

Steve Entwistle

16:36  2.30 to now Sea-watching off haven from under yacht club 

Just had another 3 Gannets half way out 2 ad, 1 3rd cy, had ad 2.45pm , ( total 4+).another 2 hours yet before high tide, wind strong

Matt Lonsdale

17:45 Look at the scrape late afternoon - Yellow wag on dried flood north of hide. Redshank and Curlew on scrape plus yellow CR + flagged avocet.

 

Sat 9th May 26

Reports from today

Matt Lonsdale

08:52 Haven this morning - Cuckoo behind raised platform, grey wag sewage works, 3 redshanks and 2 little egret scrape. 

Last night corn bunting calling by small bridge N of hide.

Mike O'Hanlon

11:03 Two Egyptian Geese in front of the hide. Unfortunately now flown north

12:29 This morning’s visit to the hide with TR (10.30 - 12) 2 Egyptian geese, 2 Oystercatchers, 10 Shelducks, 6 Canada geese (one pair with with 8 goslings), 19 Avocets (the 2 birds with 4 eggs on the left of island have all gone), 1 cuckoo, 7 Lapwing  + 1 chick, 5 Mallard (Drakes only), 1 Grey Heron, 1 Redshank, 95 Black headed gulls, 1 Whimbrel, 1 Kestrel 

The herd of cattle with at least 7 calves is back on the marsh

Brian Combes

17:11 Brief early visit to The Haven this morning included: 2 siskin (north), 1 grey wag (sewage works gates), 2 goldcrest (singing), 7 swallow (3 north), 1 turnstone, 18 avocet, 1 whimbrel (north), 1 cuckoo (singing).

 

Fri 8th May 26

Very little water left over the road this morning but still holding 30+ Herring Gulls, 2 LBB's, 2 Shelduck, 2 Avocet and 2 Lapwing. An increase in the number of Swallows was evident and all the normal Warblers etc were still around

From the hide 6 Canada Geese, 4 Greylags,15 Shelducks, 10+ Mallard, 22 Avocet, 10+ Lapwing, 2 Oystercatcher, 120+ Blk H Gulls, 1 Grey Heron, 1 Cuckoo, Reed and Sedge Warbler, Cetti's Warbler, 3 Pied Wags, 1 Red Kite, 1 Marsh Harrier, 1 Sparrowhawk. PL/MR

 

Thurs 7th May 26

A late start for me today but all much the same, Pete Loud found the first Broad-bodied Chaser of the year (see "Haven Wildlife" page) in the corner of the carpark. At least it was a bit warmer.

 

 

Wed 6th May 26

Much the same over the road this morning just a lot more wind and chilly.

From the hide: 3 Pairs of Canada Geese, 1 Pair Greylags, 21 Shelduck, 8+ Mallard, 22+ Avocet, 12+ Lapwing (2 chicks seen), 2 Oystercatcher, 2 Common Sands, c130 Blk H Gulls, 2 Med Gulls, 3 Grey Heron, 1 Lt. Egret. 6+ Swallows, 2 House Martins, 1 Swift, 1 Cuckoo, Sedge Warbler, Reed Bunting, Whitethroat, Cetti's Warbler, 1 Red Kite, 1 Marsh Harrier, 1 Kestrel. PL/MO'H/MR/LH et.al.

Reports from today

Liz Huxley

11:21 Wheatear on track by GC dump.

Pete Loud

13:02 Pretty quiet over the Haven this morning and chilly in a north wind. Paid the farm a visit first thing, nothing of interest except 3 Barnacle Geese flying over the paddocks heading south, presumably from the Hamford feral birds, but a new bird for the Haven year list nevertheless. From the Scrape hide, both Cuckoo and Swift seen at long last plus 2 House Martin, 2 Med Gull & 2 Common Sandpiper.

Brian Combes

17:24 Brief early morning visit to Haven: 4 fledged starling (two sets of two - first of the year and early, most first clutches fledge late May/early June), 1 cuckoo (singing), 1 goldcrest (singing), 2 swallow (south), 25 avocet, 1 marsh harrier, 2 common sandpiper, 1 turnstone, 1 greenfinch.

 

Tues 5th May 26

The small area of flood still hanging on over the road is still holding the same group of birds with 15 Herring Gulls, 2 Shelduck, 1 Avocet and a Lapwing, in the same area were Reed & Sedge Warbler, 3+ Cetti's Warbler, Linnets, L. T. Tits, Whitethroat, Chaffinch, 2 Red-legged Partridge, and 6+ Swallows around the humped-back bridge.

From the hide: 3 Pairs of Canada Geese (1 with 8 Goslings), 4 Greylag, 20+ Avocet, 10 Lapwing, 2 Oystercatcher, 120+ Blk H Gulls,  2 Med Gulls, 2 Grey Heron, 1 Lt. Egret, 1 Cuckoo, 8+ Swallows, Reed & Sedge Warbler, 2 Pied Wags, 2 Yellow Wags. MO'H/MR