Wed 29th May 19



Ian Minton 

First thing at the farm :- At least 3 young Coal Tits in churchyard trees. 
2 Yellow Wagtails on path that leads to the golf course from paddocks behind the farm pond.


John Hall

PM visit to hide produced 40+ Shelduck + 8 ducklings, 9 Avocet, 2 Oystercatchers, 3 Redshank, 2 Gadwall, 5 Cormorants, 4 Lapwings, a small number of Gulls, Large Swallow count with a few House Martins mixed in, 1 Reed Bunting, 2 Pied Wagtails. 16.00 finish.


Thu 30th May 19

This super Hobby was hunting over the marsh west of the chippings lay-by this morning, photographed just off-site but a great watch for a few minutes.

From the hide :- 38 Shelduck (ducklings not seen today), 2 Gadwall, 2 Shoveler, 18 Avocet, 7 Lapwing (4 + 3), 1 Redshank, 3 Cormorant, 1 Buzzard, 8 Swallows, 1 Reed Warbler, 1 Reed Bunting. 


Pete Davis

Imm. drake Eider on sea off golf course drifting toward Sluice at 1600.