Wed 4th Nov 20

I set out for the Haven shortly after receiving Simon's message saying he had a Dartford Warbler from the reedbed net rides. I managed to arrive in time to see the bird in the hand before release, what a great start to the day. 

I spent most of the morning with Simon & Pat in beautiful sunshine and managed to see Cetti's Warbler, Lesser Redpoll, Reed Bunting & Mippits in the hand. (for full list see Ringing page). 

The Dartford Warbler was relocated in the Moth Sanctuary and was seen until at least 11:30, also around the wooden hide were 10+ Bearded Tits & 2 Stonechat and on the seawall north of the sluice were a Purple Sandpiper and a Turnstone. PRD/MR

Reports from today:

John Hall

11:16 Scrape much as yesterday c200 Greylag, 92 Lapwings, 7 Shelduck, 7 Mute Swans on arable, mixed flock BH & Herring gulls +. 2 GBB, 10 Teal, 1 Mallard, 1 Sparrowhawk. Green Sand not relocated. Cetti’s (heard only).

11:56 On leaving hide 4 Swallow, 1 House Martin. On Sluice breakwater 3 Purple Sands, 2 Turnstones, 1 Grey Wag.