Mon 5th July 21

We haven't had summer yet but it looks like autumn may have started with 2 Common Sands and 3 Dunlin on the scrape this morning. Also 26 Avocet + c10 chicks, Redshank, Lapwing, Oystercatcher, 20 Shelduck + 3 ducklings, 6 Teal, 3 Canada Geese, 30+ Swifts, Swallows & 1 Sand Martin, 1 Yellow Wagtail, 1 Barn Owl quartering the marsh at the back of the scrape. PRD/DW/DC/MR