Mon 6th July 20


Another windy day along the front, but lots of Skippers and Meadow Browns in any sheltered areas on route to the hide.

From the hide:
25 Avocet (incl. 3 small chicks), 1 Ruff (ad male), 5 Oystercatcher (2+3 chicks), 3 Lapwings, 1 Blk. T Godwit (limosa), 7 Cormorant, 1 Grey Heron, 4 Canada Geese (2+2), 8+ Mallard, 3 Teal, 1 Med Gull, 30+ Blk H Gulls, Swallow, Sand Martin & Swifts over the scrape and arable, Linnets, Goldfinch, Reed Bunting, Reed Warbler and Pied Wags all noted


Reports from today:


Paul Brayshaw

06:57 Seawall run from Frinton to wooden hide and back. 3 adult med gulls south, 2 crossbills low south calling (about 6.30). Both fem/juv. types.



Pete Davis

09:38 Nice male Ruff on scrape this morning

Photo Pete Davis©