Fri 15th March 19

A few encouraging signs this morning, firstly the wind had eased a bit + on the scrape were 17 Avocet.

From the hide :- 4 Canada Geese, c100 Wigeon, 43 Shelduck, 21 Teal, 13 Shoveler, 4 Gadwall, 3 Cormorant, 30 Lapwing, 17 Avocet, 3+ Blk. T Godwit, 2 Oystercatcher + in with the Blk.-headed & Herring Gulls were 5 LBB Gulls, 1 Buzzard, 1 Barn Owl (sitting in back hedge) and a Cetti's Warbler was calling in front of the hide PRD/S&PC/JH/MR