Tues 26th March 19

On the walk down to the hide this morning a few minutes checking the brook hedge paid dividends, after Blue Tit, Gt. Tit, L.T.Tit and several Robins a male Blackcap* showed briefly before disappearing into the only bush with leaves on.

From the hide :- 2 Greylag, 2 Canada Geese, 41 Teal, 21 Shelduck, 15 Wigeon, 7 Shoveler,  14 Lapwing, 8 BlkWit's, 4 Avocet, 1 Ruff, 1 Knot, 1 Cetti's Warbler, 3 Reed Bunting, 1 Buzzard.

On the wildlife front a Small Tortoiseshell and Small White Butterflies were both the first of the year (See Wildlife Page).

Pete Davis

Water Pipit not quite annual at the Haven with all records in spring. Y'day's 4 was the largest number recorded together (2 records of 3 birds before) and were the earliest by nearly 2 weeks (7th April 2002)