Sun 2nd June 19

As we move into a new month the first Bee Orchid of the year pushed it's head out of the ground today.

On the birding front it's very quiet, with just the breeding birds working hard to keep their young fed. Lots of Blue Tit & Gt Tit young in the bushes + Chiffchaff & Whitethroats carrying food.

Around 10:00 Matt Lonsdale reported a Coal Tit calling from the ringing compound

From the hide :- 2 Mute Swan, 35 Shelduck (28 + 7), 18 Avocet,7 Lapwing (4 + 3), 3 Redshank, 2 Oystercatcher, 6 Swallow, 1 Reed Warbler, 6 Linnet, 3 Reed Bunting,  4 Pied Wagtails, 1 Kestrel. 

The first Four-spotted Chaser of the year was seen at the dipping pond this morning (see Haven Wildlife page). PL/MR


I will be away next week so there will be no updates for a short while, hope to resume around the 11th/12th.