Sun 25th Aug 19

Much quieter around the bushes today, a single Pied Flycatcher was found around the Dipping pond first thing by Pete Loud & two more were in the Orchard area later in the morning (PRD) otherwise just a few Lesser & Common Whitethroats, Willow Warblers & a Chiffchaff. PRD/PL/IM/MR

Around 08:30 Matt Lonsdale had a juv. Spoonbill fly north passed the Raised Platform that seemed to land in the scrape area, at the same time he reported a prob. Tree Sparrow flying about but couldn’t locate it. Just over an hour later a Tree Sparrow was located in this area in the same bush as yesterday by Pete, Ian and myself.

Paul Braishaw had a walk from Frinton to the Farm and reported, 09:00 At least 4 Wheatear, 2 Whinchat, 4 Whitethroat paddocks Frinton side of farm pond, a Hobby over farm and 09:40 a Pied Flycatcher still at the farm. Southern edge of paddocks to right of footpath to Golf Course.

On the way to the hide a Stonechat (male) was on the mounds and 2 Wheatear (1 TDC compound / 1 on 1st. pillbox) were seen along with Swallows, House & Sand Martins.

From the hide :- c150 Greylag, c30 Teal, 8 Cormorant, 3 Grey Heron, 1 Lt. Egret, c60 Lapwing, 8 Avocet, 4 BlkWits, 2 Com. Sands, 2 Whimbrel, 1 Dunlin, 12 Curlew (over), Bearded Tits (heard only). 1 Buzzard, 2 Kestrel. PL/IM/MR