Tues 27th April 21

The water level on the scrape was at the same level again today and the Avocet are doing well with 45 counted this morning and 3 eggs in the viewable nests.

On the Scrape: 3 Canada Geese, 12 Shelduck, 4 Teal, 6 Snipe, 6 Whimbrel (2 dropped in 4 over). 6 Lapwing, 2 Oystercatcher, 1 Lt. Egret, 4+ Sedge Warbler, 1 Cetti's Warbler, Reed Bunting, Linnet, Wren, 1 Cuckoo (on back hedge), 6 Swallow, 1 Sand Martin. PRD/SC/BH/MR.

From the Raised Platform area: 6 Teal, 2 Shelduck, on the flash. Whitethroat, Lesser Whitethroat, Chiffchaff, 2 Red-legged Partridge, Sparrowhawk, Kestrel. MR

Along the brook from the sheep pen: 2 Canada Geese, 2 Greylag, 1 Tufted Duck, 3 Mallard families, 4 Buzzard (high over the marsh), Cetti's Warbler, Sedge Warbler, Swallow, + lots of Whitethroat and Linnets MR.

Reports from today:

John Hall

16:40 A pleasant stroll around the Farm was rewarded with :-  Mistle Thrush in church grounds numerous Swallows and 1 House Martin, 3 Green Woodpeckers, 1 Great Spot, Lesser Whitethroat small flock Linnets, Goldfinch, Greenfinch, 1 Corn Bunting, flock of 20 ish Stock Doves. Fairly sure I heard Coal Tit but could not find it. Nothing earth shattering but most enjoyable. One down side, despite warm spots out of wind didn’t see a single butterfly.