Sat 10th July 21

It was good to see the Common Terns were still on the island this morning, managing to steer clear of the Avocets, this was not the case for 3 Blk. T Godwits that had a few attempts to settle on the scrape but they got so much grief they flew out.

On the scrape: 3 Canada Geese, 2 Shelduck (+ 3 ducklings), 3 Teal, lots of Mallard with ducklings, 10 Avocet (+ 10+ chicks), 5 Redshank, 4 Lapwing, 2 Oystercatcher, 6 Cormorant, 1 Grey Heron, Blk H Gulls (inc. 2 Juvs. on Leon's Marsh & 2 chicks on the island). 

A Barn Owl was along the back hedge, 3 Sand Martins were with c20 Swallows around the site and 50+ Swift were feeding over the rape field.  PL/ML/MR

Reports from today:

Paul Brayshaw

19:15 A couple of rides through the site to/from Clacton with the kids this afternoon had a total of four adult meds south along with black heads (didn’t keep a haven only count but 1400 through today) and a stonechat north of the wooden hide.   Couldn't spot anything of note on the scrape bar two common terns but as John had noted, lots of youngsters which was lovely.